The Pelicans will play the Bulls on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls will tip-off on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 83.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, is currently 87.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-16 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls come to the floor sporting a 8-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 9th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 21st (107.7) for average points scored per game. The Chicago Bulls stand 4th, averaging 118.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.2 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 6th in the league. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 120.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 0-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, come to the game with a 3-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-32 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 18-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Bulls fans! The Pelicans be comin' for ye next... Get ready for a battle on the court like no other... The Pelicans be strugglin' with a poor record this season... But the Bulls ain't far ahead with their own troubles... This matchup be a fight for redemption and glory...
The Bulls be lookin' to defend their home court with pride... While the Pelicans be seekin' to steal a win on hostile ground... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before wagerin'... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... Totals, and moneylines for this game, so place yer bets wisely...
The Pelicans be needin' to break their losing streak... While the Bulls be hungry for a victory to climb in standings... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... So prepare for a showdown of epic proportions on Tuesday night... May the best team prevail and claim victory in the end... Arrrrr!
Best Pelicans at Bulls Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bulls are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 242.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bulls are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Bulls
1/14/25 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/14/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -110121.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Coby White
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -120Bet |
Daniel Theis
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
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Patrick Williams
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Zach LaVine
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -120Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -120Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 1/14/25 8:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Bulls | 21 | 29 | 0.420 | +19.5 | 9-16 | 12-13 | 3-7 | 16-18 | 116.5 | 119.9 | -3.4 | L1 | 3-7 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 38 | 0.240 | +28.5 | 8-18 | 4-20 | 1-8 | 6-22 | 109.9 | 118.3 | -8.4 | L6 | 4-6 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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