Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans - 3/24/22 NBA Picks and Prediction

The Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans meet Thursday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing seven of their last 10 games. The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last six games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 27.6 points and 5 assists, while Zach LaVine is averaging 24.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Coby White is dishing 3 assists. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 108.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.6 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 26.1 points and 5 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.8 points and 5.7 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas is the third double-digit scorer and Devonte’ Graham is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.