Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pelicans and Bulls, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pelicans have a 8-32 so far this season.
  • New Orleans has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.
  • The Bulls face New Orleans with a record of 18-21.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 120.8 points per game.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-121) will host the Pelicans (+102) in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are currently favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 239.5.

This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago, and it can be seen on CHSN. The Bulls are 18-21 and 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans are 8-32 and 15th in the Western Conference.

Pelicans vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 14th
  • Betting Odds CHI -1.5, NO +102 | CHI -121 O/U 239.5

Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Pelicans dropped to 8-32 on the season after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +15 point underdogs, kept it much closer than expected.

New Orleans started strong, leading 35-29 after the 1st quarter. However, Boston took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Pelicans 33-26 and 28-27, respectively. The Pelicans fought back in the 4th, winning the quarter 31-30, but fell just short. The game’s total of 239 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 8.5 points.

In their 120-119 loss to the Celtics, the Pelicans hit 17 threes, shooting 45.9% from beyond the arc. Trey Murphy III led the way with 30 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Dejounte Murray added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7%.

Murray was big in the 1st quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 8 more in the 4th. Murphy had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 13 points, and finished with 7 in the final period. Zion Williamson also contributed 7 points in the 4th, despite shooting just 33.3% for the game.

Even with a solid defensive effort, the Pelicans couldn't hold off the Celtics, giving up 120 points in a close loss. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 28. However, they couldn't contain Boston in the 4th, where they allowed 30 points.

The Pelicans did a good job defending the three, holding the Celtics to just 13 made threes on 29% shooting. Boston went to the line 23 times, making 19 free throws. New Orleans gave up 18 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Pelicans dropped to 8-32 on the season after a narrow 120-119 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +15 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The total score of 239 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.

New Orleans started strong, leading 35-29 after the 1st quarter, but Boston took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Pelicans 33-26. The Pelicans trailed 90-88 going into the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback, despite outscoring the Celtics 31-30 in the final period.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 36 points and 10 rebounds in their 124-119 loss to the Kings, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. Lonzo Ball also made 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from deep and finishing with 15 points.

As a team, the Bulls connected on 18 threes, shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc and 46.2% overall. LaVine scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th.

Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 36 points, and ultimately allowed 124 points on 49% shooting from the Kings. They gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but managed to hold Sacramento to 27 points in the 4th.

Chicago did a solid job defending the three, with the Kings hitting 13 threes at a 33% clip. The Bulls sent Sacramento to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, while allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Chicago has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-2-1 against the spread.

Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction

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