The New Orleans Pelicans (5-5) visit United Center Wednesday to face the Chicago Bulls (6-6). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Bulls odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Bulls SG Zach LaVine and Pelicans PF Zion Williamson have been great when they play, but they need to stay healthy if they’re going to help their teams make the playoffs.
The Pelicans lost at the surging Indiana Pacers 129-122 as 5-point favorites Monday. The Bulls split a 2-game series with the Toronto Raptors, winning 111-97 as 2-point home favorites Monday and losing 113-104 as 4-point road underdogs Sunday.
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Pelicans at Bulls odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bulls +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -1.5 (-112) | Bulls +1.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Pelicans at Bulls key injuries
Pelicans
- F Larry Nance Jr. (knee) questionable
Bulls
- PG Lonzo Ball (knee) out
- C Andre Drummond (shoulder) probable
- PG Coby White (quadriceps) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 119, Pelicans 114
Moneyline
The Bulls are 4-2 at home, while the Pelicans are 3-4 on the road. New Orleans is 26th in opponents’ 2-point FG percentage (56.2%), which is one of the few places where the Bulls struggle — ranking 27th at 50.7%. However, I still like the BULLS (+102) at home.
In an odd stat starting Oct. 24, the Bulls won 2, then lost 2, won 2, then lost 2 before winning Monday vs. the Raptors. So, if you believe the trend will continue, the Bulls are an attractive pick Wednesday.
LEAN BULLS (+102) — if you don’t want to wager a full unit on the spread below.
Against the spread
The Pelicans have not covered in their last 4 games. So far this season, home underdogs tend to cover, going 34-24 ATS.
Plus, the Bulls are also 4-1 ATS in their past 5 home games.
BET BULLS +1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Over has hit 7 straight times in Bulls-Pelicans games, including 4 straight in Chicago. The Over has also hit in 6 of the Pelicans; last 7 road games.
New Orleans leads the NBA in points per game at 118.5, while the defense is a paltry 20th in opponents’ points per game at 114.6.
LEAN OVER 232 (-108).
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