The New Orleans Pelicans (4-22) visit the Chicago Bulls (10-14) Sunday evening at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0 with 143-130 home win Nov. 24
New Orleans snapped a 7-game losing streak Thursday with a 143-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, covering as a 4-point home underdog with the Over (242.5) hitting. F Trey Murphy III led 6 players scoring in double digures with a game-high 24 points.
Chicago also snapped a 7-game losing streak with a 129-126 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday while covering as a 2.5-point road favorite with the Over (229.5) hitting. G Josh Giddey scored 26 points and had 11 assists and 7 rebounds while G Coby White scored 20.
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Pelicans at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:28 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +4.5 (-110) | Bulls -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 248.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pelicans at Bulls key injuries
Pelicans
- G Dejounte Murray (achilles) out
- F Zion Williamson (adductor) questionable
Bulls
- G Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) doubtful
- F Noa Essengue (shoulder) out
- G Kevin Huerter (adductor) questionable
- F Dalen Terry (hand) probable
- G Coby White (calf) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 117, Pelicans 111
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Bulls (-190), but with their recent troubles (1-7 in their last 8) they’re too expensive here.
LEAN BULLS -4.5 (-110).
The Pelicans have not performed well on the road this season, going 1-10. Only 1 of their previous 8 losses has come by 3 or fewer points. They have allowed at least 119 points in each of their last 6 games.
The Bulls have struggled a lot recently, but playing the Pelicans, who have struggled just as much, will give them a slight advantage, especially playing at home. They have looked out of sorts of late, but are coming off a solid road win and will have a chance to start a winning streak.
BET UNDER 248.5 (-110).
This game will more than likely be a back-and-forth, fast-paced matchup, but this total is simply too high to be confident in the Over.
The Bulls have scored 105 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games, hitting the Under in each of those games. They have hit the Under in 5 of their last 7 overall and in each of their last 4 at home.
The Pelicans have scored 116 or fewer in 2 of their last 4, while allowing 120 or fewer in 2 of their last 3. While they have a tendency to score in droves, the Bulls’ defense will calm the storm enough to limit scoring.
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