New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls meet Sunday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Spurs, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Rockets next. The Pelicans have lost 16 of their last 18 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 113 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 123.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 21 points and 6.4 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Warriors, beat the Hornets, and they play the Cavs next. The Bulls have lost 13 of their last 17 games.

The Chicago Bulls are averaging 117.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 122.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Coby White is averaging 22.1 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Josh Giddey is averaging 20.3 points and 8.9 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Bulls have won each of their last four games at United Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Pelicans’ last five games.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Bulls have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
• The road team has won each of the Bulls’ last four games.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pelicans’ last six night games against the Bulls following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Bulls’ last four games at United Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Matas Buzelis ranks 12th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
• Jalen Smith ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.8) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Jordan Poole is one of only seven players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
• Derik Queen ranks 6th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.0) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for pace this season (102.5).
• The Bulls rank 28th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.2).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for H2 win percentage this season (23.1%).
• The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint (1482) this season.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue. Ayo Dosunmu is doubtful, while Kevin Huerter is questionable.

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray. Zion Williamson is questionable.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Bulls should be favored at home against a banged up Pelicans team that has just one road win. However, the Bulls are 2-8 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I’m not laying points with the Bulls in their current form. Since November 24, the Bulls are 1-5 SU as a favorite. The Bulls are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite. The Pelicans have issues of their own, but we’re not being asked to lay points with a flawed team. It’s Pels and the buckets or pass.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +4.5