Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 14

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The New Orleans Pelicans visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pelicans vs Bulls Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 16-10 against the spread, while the Bulls are 9-13 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans O
Chicago Bulls U

Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Sunday‘s game with 52.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Bulls.

Bulls vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 62.9% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+12.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 29 away games (+12.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 away games (+8.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 away games (+8.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.14 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+12.60 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 38 games (+12.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 games (+12.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 61 games (+12.43 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 16-10 (+5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 4-22 against the Moneyline (-15.4 Units / -58.11% ROI)
  • 16-10 against the Over for game total points (+5 Units / 17.48% ROI)
  • 10-16 against the Under for game total points (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 9-13 (-5.3 Units / -20.08% ROI).

  • 10-14 against the Moneyline (-3.95 Units / -10.46% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 74 games (-23.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 77 games (-20.95 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-19.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-19.73 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 69 games (-18.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 82 games (-29.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-20.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 82 games (-20.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 82 games (-18.05 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 81 games (-17.80 Units / -19% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (888 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (188 steals/24 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,008 points/106 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (888 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (188 steals/24 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,008 points/106 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 38.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (888 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Bulls averaged 7.8 steals per game (638 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (188 steals/24 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 3.4 fast break points per game (200 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Bulls averaged 9.8 fast break points per game (802 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Bulls had 19.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Bulls have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,008 points/106 games) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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