New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks
The Chicago Bulls head to New Orleans tonight for a meeting between two teams experiencing very different early season trajectories. Chicago enters the matchup at 9-7, gaining a bit of momentum after edging out Washington 121-120 in its last outing. New Orleans, on the other hand, is mired in a difficult stretch. The Pelicans have fallen to 2-15 and are coming off a 115-98 defeat to Atlanta, extending a nine-game losing streak that also includes six straight losses on their home floor.
Recent history between the two teams has been fairly balanced. New Orleans swept last season's pair of meetings, and the series is even at 5-5 across the most recent ten matchups. Despite that, neither side has showcased particularly strong form lately. Chicago has been inconsistent, and the Pelicans have struggled to find any rhythm on either side of the ball. Still, the contrast in current performance levels is hard to ignore.
One factor that could shape the flow of the game is New Orleans pace. The Pelicans sit in the bottom ten league-wide in tempo, leaning heavily into slower, methodical possessions. That style typically reduces the total number of trips up and down the floor, which can help them keep games within reach even when shots are not falling. At home, there is a good chance they will try to drag the game into a grind-it-out pace to limit Chicago's opportunities and shorten the overall possession count.
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Players list
J. Fears
ForwardT. Murphy III
S. Bey
Z. Williamson
J. Giddey
A. Dosunmu
C. White
ForwardM. Buzelis
P. Williams
Substitutes
J. Hawkins
M. Peavy
J. Alvarado
ForwardK. Looney
T. Jones
J. Carter
ForwardJ. Phillips
N. Essengue
E. Miller
New Orleans Pelicans - Chicago Bulls Key Points
- The Bulls are 8-8 ATS in their last 16 games
- The Pelicans are 9-8 ATS in their last 17 games
- The Over is 10-7 in the Bulls' last 17 games
- The Over is 9-8 in the Pelicans' last 17 games
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Both teams show up on the injury report, but Chicago appears to be in a more favorable position regarding available talent. The Bulls are expected to have their primary scoring options, including Giddey and White, on the court. When Chicago has those two active, its offense tends to look far more organized and efficient. New Orleans, by contrast, continues to operate short-handed and has been unable to establish consistent scoring or reliable defensive stops throughout its prolonged slump.
Statistically, Chicago holds noticeable edges in scoring efficiency, shooting accuracy, rebounding, and ball movement. The Pelicans defensive issues have been present all season, and the repeated breakdowns have played a major role in their extended losing streak. With Giddey able to create clean looks for teammates and several Chicago players knocking down shots at a dependable rate, the Bulls have the tools to dictate the pace early.
Given the current state of both squads, Chicago is positioned to seize control from the opening quarter. If the Bulls avoid the lapses that have hurt them in recent games, their combination of better health, more reliable scoring, and stronger fundamentals should give them the upper hand against a New Orleans team still searching for answers. Our prediction for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls: Under 242.5 points.
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