New Orleans Pelicans (4-22) vs. Chicago Bulls (10-14)
December 14, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bulls -5.5; Over/Under: 243.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday night. 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 have endured a terrible start to the season, as they’ve lost 22 of their first 26 games. However, they will be feeling much better after they were able to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Trey Murphy III led the team with 24 points on 10 of 14 shooting, Bryce McGowens added 23 points on eight of 11 shooting off the bench, while Jordan Poole chipped in with 22 points. As a team, the Pelicans shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they set the pace with 39 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. But the game was really tight until the fourth quarter, where the Pelicans outscored the Trail Blazers by 38-23 to come away with the much-needed victory in front of their home fans.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been ice-cold lately as they have lost eight of their last 10 games and they were on an ugly seven-game losing streak before they snuck past the Hornets in a 129-126 road win on Friday. Josh Giddey led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists on 10 of 17 shooting, Coby White added 20 points while Zach Collins and Patrick Williams each scored 16 points. As a team, the Bulls shot 56 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Hornets early on. They fell behind by 13 points midway through the third quarter, but the Bulls stayed within striking distance and finally exploded for 40 points in the fourth quarter to run past the Hornets and escape with the much-needed road win.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 14 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Bulls have won each of their last four home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Pelicans and Bulls.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 14 of the Bulls’ last 16 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last six games against the Bulls following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Dejounte Murray, and they have Zion Williamson listed as questionable, while the Bulls are still keeping an eye on Kevin Huerter who is questionable. The Pelicans are coming into this feeling pumped after they smashed the Trail Blazers in their last outing, but they had lost seven in a row before that win and could again be without Williamson. The Bulls have been in similar form as they too had lost seven in a row before they snuck past the Hornets in their last outing, but they do expect some players returning to action. It’s hard to trust either team at the moment, but the Bulls are getting healthy, and it’s only time before they start to climb the standings. This is a close one, but I will lean towards the Bulls to get a gritty win at home in a high scoring affair.
