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New Orleans Pelicans (8-32) vs. Chicago Bulls (18-21)
January 14, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -1.5; Over/Under: 239.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls meet Tuesday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Celtics, beat the 76ers, and they play the Mavericks, Jazz, and Bucks next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 107.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 48.4 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 22.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Zion Williamson is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.



Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls beat the Wizards, lost to the Kings, and they play the Hawks, Hornets, and Trail Blazers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 118.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.2 points and 3.3 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Bulls have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a road loss.
  • The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last six games.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Bulls have lost each of their last four games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Pelicans have won seven of their eight previous games against the Bulls following a road loss.
  • The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The road team has covered the spread in each of the Pelicans’ last five games.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

  • Zach LaVine is one of only two players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
  • Nikola Vucevic is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging a double-double while shooting over 40% from three this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

  • Trey Murphy III ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (91.3%) this season.
  • Yves Missi ranks 10th in the league for second-chance points (110) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
  • The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.3).
  • The New Orleans Pelicans are the only team to lose a home game against the Raptors this season.
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-9.5).

Bulls vs Pelicans Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Adama Sanogo, Aho Dosunmu, and Torrey Craig. Coby White (neck) and Emanuel Miller (just signed) are questionable for the Bulls.

The Pelicans will be without Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones.

Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans are as healthy as they’ve been all season, even if Ingram and Jones are still out. The problem is getting guys back hasn’t completely changed much. The Pelicans have still lost seven of their last 10 games, and they’re 3-16 SU on the road. If you’re grabbing the 1.5 points, you’re basically saying you like the Pelicans’ chance to get a rare road win. The Chicago Bulls are playing some of their best ball with wins in five of their last eight games, and they’ve covered six of those contests. I’m just not trying to get behind the Pelicans in any shape or form. The line is soft, and the Bulls are at home. I’ll lay the bucket.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Chicago Bulls -1.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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