Bulls vs Pelicans
Wed, Dec 31
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(15 - 17)
134
-
118
Pelicans
Pelicans
(8 - 26)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 36 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
| Pelicans | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Tre Jones
CHI | #30 | G
20
2
12
Zion Williamson
NOP | #1 | F
31
7
3
Smart Game Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Pelicans are poised to exploit a decimated Bulls roster that is missing its two primary offensive engines, Josh Giddey and Coby White.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is without its top two leading scorers and playmakers, Josh Giddey and Coby White, which severely limits their offensive creation.
- • Zion Williamson is available and averaging 22.3 points per game, presenting a physical mismatch for a depleted Bulls frontcourt.
- • New Orleans has dominated the head-to-head matchup this season, winning both previous meetings by an average of 11.5 points.
- • The Bulls' defense ranks 27th in the league allowing 122.4 points per game and lacks the firepower to win a shootout.
- • Chicago has lost two straight games, including a demoralizing 35-point blowout loss to Minnesota in their last outing.
- • The Pelicans have covered the spread in 21 of 34 games this season, outperforming betting expectations despite their poor win-loss record.
