Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 23, 2024, 4:35 PM
  • The Pelicans are -6.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
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The Chicago Bulls visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in New Orleans, LA.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

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

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 4-1 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 1-1 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+5.5 -110O 226.5 -115+180
New Orleans Pelicans -5.5 -110U 226.5 -105-225

Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 78.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bulls and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Bulls Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 63.3% confidence.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 49 games (+18.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 away games (+14.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 47 games (+14.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 away games (+12.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 84 games (+12.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 84 games (+22.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 84 games (+19.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 57 games (+16.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 48 of their last 78 games (+15.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 56 games (+13.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Bulls have gone 4-1 (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • 3-2 against the Moneyline (+3.85 Units / 96.25% ROI)
  • 4-1 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI)
  • 1-4 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pelicans have gone 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -3.03% ROI).

  • 1-2 against the Moneyline (-1 Units / -30.3% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -3.03% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -3.03% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 78 games (-26.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 31 games at home (-20.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 75 games (-19.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-19.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 64 games (-17.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 84 games (-24.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-23.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 68 games (-22.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 36 away games (-19.90 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.05 Units / -20% ROI)

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

The Bulls were 6-10 (.375) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Bulls were 1-19 (.050) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Bulls are 22-34 (.393) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Bulls were 10-15 (.400) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Pelicans were 18-3 (.857) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — T-best in the NBA. The Bulls allowed 14.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd-worst in the NBA.

The Pelicans are 12-3 (.800) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Pelicans were 14-20 (.412) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: Pelicans vs. BullsWednesday‘s Game, Oct. 23

  • New Orleans Pelicans – No Injuries Reported
  • Chicago Bulls – No Injuries Reported

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls made 10.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bulls averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (1,004 turnovers/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 22.4 points in the paint per game (1,836 points/82 games) in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans made 11.0 three-pointers per game last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Pelicans averaged 14.7 fast break points per game (1,206 points/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Pelicans averaged 51.3 points in the paint per game (4,204 points/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Pelicans shot 38% from three (1,023/2,673) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,958 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,849 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (1,045/3,130) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans averaged 4.6 blocks per game (379 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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