Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 16, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans (4-2) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (3-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSNO & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Bulls vs Pelicans Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 7-7 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 7-7 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+1.5 -110O 226.5 -110105
New Orleans Pelicans -1.5 -110U 226.5 -110-125

Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 59.6% confidence.

Pelicans vs Bulls Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.3% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Pelicans, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 42 games (+16.11 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 45 games (+15.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 47 games (+13.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.49 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games (+10.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 76 games (+23.51 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 74 games (+19.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 64 games (+17.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 78 games (+15.16 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Over in 51 of their last 83 games (+14.15 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 7-7 (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-8 against the Moneyline (-0.2 Units / -1.1% ROI)
  • 5-9 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI)
  • 9-5 against the Under for game total points (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 7-7 (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 8-6 against the Moneyline (-3.95 Units / -12.56% ROI)
  • 8-6 against the Over for game total points (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 6-8 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 76 games (-32.17 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 76 games (-27.05 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 85 games (-26.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 81 games (-21.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 85 games (-27.66 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 86 games (-26.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 84 games (-25.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 42 games (-22.35 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 63 games (-21.50 Units / -28% ROI)

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

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

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

The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Injury Report: Pelicans vs. BullsWednesday‘s Game, Nov. 16

  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): Williamson did not play in Tuesday’s (Nov. 15) game against Memphis.
  • Coby White (Bulls): White is out for Wednesday’s (Nov. 16) game against New Orleans.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1

The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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