Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction NBA Picks 2/25/24

New Orleans Pelicans (34-23) vs Chicago Bulls (26-30)

Game Info: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -3 -- Over/Under:

The Chicago Bulls need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Hawks while losing to the Celtics and Cavs. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.6 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.6 points and 5.2 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans recently beat the Wizards and Rockets while losing to the Heat. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.4 points and 5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Alex Caruso is one of only five qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season.
• Nikola Vucevic ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (10.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pelicans rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (8.5).
• The Pelicans rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.7%).
• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (39.2).
• The Bulls rank 2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.4).

Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction

I don't want to back the Chicago Bulls, especially on the road, but at the time of this writing the Pelicans have Ingram, Zion, and CJ on their injury list. Ingram and Zion are questionable, while CJ has been reported out. It's hard to get behind the Pelicans if they're going to be down their top three players. Check the injury report before locking anything in. However, at the time of this writing, I have to grab the free bucket with the Bulls because of the injury question marks.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.