The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls prediction.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off wins over the 76ers and Spurs to rebound from two losses to the Jazz. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 113.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 24 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 24 points and 5.9 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Pelicans’ last 10 games.
• Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight night games against the Bulls following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview 

The Chicago Bulls upset the Bucks, which snapped a 5-game losing streak that included losses to the Celtics, Nets, and Raptors. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 106.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 21.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Zach LaVine is averaging 21 points and 3.4 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Coby White is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Team Facts

• The Bulls have lost each of their last six games following a win.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Each of the Bulls’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the end of a back to back, but it doesn’t matter to me. As Ive said time and time again this season, the Chicago Bulls aren’t a team you should be eager to back. The Bulls are losing, are 6-13-1 ATS on the season, and often look like they don’t want to play together. With guys in trade rumors still, it feels like the Bulls are one of those teams that mails it in often. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Pels on the road.