Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 31

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The New Orleans Pelicans visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. 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 21-13 against the spread, while the Bulls are 14-16 against the spread.

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Pelicans vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 52.4% 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 Bulls will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 58.8% confidence.

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Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 away games (+11.85 Units / 33% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 45 of their last 78 games (+9.80 Units / 11% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+9.05 Units / 25% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.00 Units / 36% ROI)

Bulls Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 22 games at home (+15.55 Units / 62% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 53 games (+15.50 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2H Spread in 43 of their last 69 games (+13.49 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 69 games (+10.92 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.40 Units / 38% ROI)

New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 21-13 (+6.7 Units / 17.91% ROI).

• 8-26 against the Moneyline (-12.55 Units / -35.91% ROI)
• 20-14 against the Over for game total points (+4.6 Units / 12.3% ROI)
• 14-20 against the Under for game total points (-8 Units / -21.39% ROI)

Chicago Bulls Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 14-16 (-3.6 Units / -10.23% ROI).

• 15-17 against the Moneyline (-0.9 Units / -1.92% ROI)
• 14-17 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -13.35% ROI)
• 17-14 against the Under for game total points (+1.6 Units / 4.55% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Bulls:

• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 82 games (-25.65 Units / -23% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.60 Units / -24% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 82 games (-22.40 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.02 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 66 games (-19.90 Units / -26% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 72 games (-23.75 Units / -31% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 73 games (-18.55 Units / -22% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.40 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 71 games (-17.55 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 78 games (-17.50 Units / -20% ROI)

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• Chicago Bulls Defensive stats

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

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,124 rebounds/34 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have 310 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Pelicans have allowed a TS% of 54% in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

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

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 7.7 steals per game (246 steals/32 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Bulls have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,315 rebounds/114 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/32 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,124 rebounds/34 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have 310 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Pelicans have allowed a TS% of 54% in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

Chicago Bulls 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 7.7 steals per game (246 steals/32 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Bulls have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,315 rebounds/114 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/32 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,124 rebounds/34 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have 310 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams

The Pelicans have allowed a TS% of 54% in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

Chicago Bulls 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 7.7 steals per game (246 steals/32 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Bulls have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,315 rebounds/114 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bulls have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/32 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.8

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