New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 09, 2022, 3:30 PM
  • The Pelicans (4-2) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (3-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 232.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & BSNO

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

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs Bulls Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 4-6 against the spread, while the Bulls are 7-5 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-1.5 -115O 232.5 -110-130
Chicago Bulls +1.5 -105U 232.5 -110110

Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

Bulls vs Pelicans 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 51.0% confidence.

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


  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 72 games (+21.57 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 60 games (+21.14 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 70 games (+19.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 74 games (+17.46 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+16.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.11 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.60 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+11.98 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+11.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 4-6 (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

    • 5-5 against the Moneyline (-2.7 Units / -13.71% ROI)
    • 8-2 against the Over for game total points (+5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI)
    • 2-8 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 7-5 (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

    • 6-6 against the Moneyline (+1.8 Units / 11.11% ROI)
    • 5-7 against the Over for game total points (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI)
    • 7-5 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 88 games (-28.58 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-25.60 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-24.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 40 games (-20.05 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 61 games (-19.50 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 72 games (-29.80 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 81 games (-28.05 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 72 games (-27.00 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 77 games (-23.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.10 Units / -21% ROI)
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    New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

    The Pelicans are 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

    The Pelicans were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

    The Pelicans are 15-33 (.312) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

    The Pelicans are 5-17 (.227) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

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

    The Bulls are 27-6 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Bulls are 3-26 (.103) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .145

    The Bulls were 27-6 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Bulls were 12-8 (.600) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .503

    Injury Report: Bulls vs. PelicansWednesday‘s Game, Nov. 9

  • Coby White (Bulls): White is out for Wednesday’s (Nov. 9) game against New Orleans.
  • Andre Drummond (Bulls): Drummond is questionable for Wednesday’s (Nov. 9) game against New Orleans.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Garrett Temple (Pelicans): Temple did not play in Monday’s (Nov. 7) game against Indiana.
  • Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
  • Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans): Nance Jr. left Monday’s (Nov. 7) game against Indiana and did not return.
  • New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans shot 32% from three (427/1,345) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

    The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,826 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

    The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (427/1,345) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

    The Pelicans made 10.6 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Bulls have averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/82 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Bulls averaged 8.6 offensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Bulls made 10.5 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Bulls shot 49% (438/892) in close and late situations last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 45%

    New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (678 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Pelicans averaged 4.0 blocks per game (327 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Pelicans have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,223 steals/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Pelicans averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,721 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Bulls have averaged 6.6 steals per game (510 steals/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

    The Bulls have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (313 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Bulls have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (335 blocks/82 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Bulls averaged 4.1 blocks per game (335 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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