New Orleans Pelicans Face the Chicago Bulls: NBA Odds and Pick

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Bulls in Chicago at United Center on Saturday in NBA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting New Orleans Pelicans betting line opened this morning as -6.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 204.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 100-95 victory for the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Bulls currently sport a record of 2-5, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-2 ATS. The New Orleans Pelicans are 4-5 and 5-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Bulls post a 2-5 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Pelicans have gone 4-5 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs New Orleans injuries news.

According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 7-rated Chicago Bulls and the No. 18-rated Pelicans in this NBA basketball matchup.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Chicago's No. 3-rated NBA squad against New Orleans's No. 11-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Chicago rates No. 13 in the league with 10.57 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 19 with 10 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Pelicans got a 30-point performance from Anthony Davis, who added 30 rebounds as New Orleans ran past Dallas 99-94 on Friday at American Airlines Center.

Chicago cruised to victory on Friday, running Orlando out of the gym and running up a 105-83 score at Amway Center.

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