
Bulls vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 14
The Chicago Bulls (10-14) will try to snap a three-game home losing streak when squaring off versus the New Orleans Pelicans (4-22) on December 14, 2025 at United Center. Sunday's matchup between the Bulls and the Pelicans features the Bulls as moderate 4-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is 247.5.
Here's everything you need to know about the Bulls-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Bulls vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds
- When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: CHSN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | -4 | -112 | -108 | 247.5 | -110 | -110 | -178 | +150 |
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Bulls vs. Pelicans Prediction
ATS Pick: Bulls (- 4)
O/U Pick: Under (247.5)
Score Prediction: Bulls 123 - Pelicans 116
Bulls vs. Pelicans Betting Insights
- The Bulls have played eight games with more than 247.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this season.
- This year, eight of the Pelicans' 26 total matchups have gone over 247.5 total points scored.
- The Bulls and the Pelicans combine to average 15.5 fewer points per game than the total of 247.5 set for this matchup.
- The Bulls and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game than the point total of 247.5 set in this game.
- Chicago has been chosen as the favorite in 13 games this year and has walked away with the win five times (38.5%) in those games.
- New Orleans has been an underdog in 25 games this season and has come away with the win three times (12%) in those contests.
- After the last one head-to-head matchups, New Orleans has a 1-0 record against Chicago.
- The Pelicans have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when playing the Bulls.
Bulls Recent Trends
- In their past 10 games, the Bulls have two wins against the spread, and are 2-8 overall.
- Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 239.6 points in its last 10 games, 7.9 less than the 247.5 over/under in this matchup.
- Against the spread, the Bulls are 10-13-1 this season.
- Chicago has been favored by 4 points or more six times this season and covered the spread in one of them.
- The Bulls have eclipsed the over/under in 50% of their opportunities this year (13 times in 26 games with a set point total).
- The Bulls average 117.8 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than the 123.5 the Pelicans give up.
- When Chicago totals more than 123.5 points, it is 5-2 against the spread and 5-2 overall.
- This season, the Bulls have a 47.0% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.6% lower than the 49.6% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have knocked down.
- Against the spread, the Bulls have played better when playing at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and five times in 13 road games.
- Chicago has eclipsed the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 11 home matchups (45.5%). On the road, it has hit the over in eight of 13 games (61.5%).
- The Bulls have won a higher percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 3-3 (.500). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 2-5 (.286).
Bulls Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 117.8 | 14 |
| Points Allowed | 122.7 | 27 |
| Rebounds | 45.4 | 7 |
| Assists | 28.5 | 7 |
| Steals | 7.8 | 23 |
| Blocks | 4.8 | 15 |
Bulls Leaders
- Josh Giddey posts 20.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest, shooting 48.0% from the floor and 40.0% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per contest.
- Nikola Vucevic posts 15.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made treys per contest.
- Matas Buzelis averages 13.8 points, 5.5 boards and 1.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks (ninth in league).
- Tre Jones averages 12.8 points, 4.9 assists and 3.2 boards.
- Ayo Dosunmu averages 15.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.7 boards.
Bulls Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | 23.5 | -114 | 21.9 |
| Josh Giddey | 21.5 | -102 | 20.5 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 15.5 | -102 | 15.7 |
| Matas Buzelis | 12.5 | -128 | 13.8 |
| Tre Jones | 10.5 | -132 | 12.8 |
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans are 7-3 against the spread and 2-8 overall over their past 10 games.
- New Orleans' average total over the last 10 games is 13.9 points fewer than the 247.5 over/under given for this matchup.
- The Pelicans are 16-10-0 against the spread this year.
- New Orleans has been underdogs by 4 points or more 22 times this year and are 14-8 ATS in those contests.
- Pelicans games this year have gone over the point total 61.5% of the time (16 out of 26 games with a set point total).
- The Pelicans' 114.2 points per game are 8.5 fewer points than the 122.7 the Bulls allow.
- New Orleans has put together a 5-1 ATS record and a 2-4 overall record in games it scores more than 122.7 points.
- The Pelicans are shooting 46.1% from the field, 1.7% lower than the 47.8% the Bulls' opponents have shot this season.
- This year, the Pelicans are 10-5-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). On the road, they are 6-5-0 ATS (.545).
- New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (11 times out of 15) than away (five of 11) this year.
Pelicans Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 114.2 | 22 |
| Points Allowed | 123.5 | 28 |
| Rebounds | 42.5 | 22 |
| Assists | 24.8 | 26 |
| Steals | 9.1 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3.6 | 29 |
Pelicans Leaders
- On a per-game basis, Trey Murphy III gives the Pelicans 21.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.8 steals (fifth in league) and 0.2 blocked shots.
- The Pelicans are getting 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game from Derik Queen this year.
- The Pelicans are getting 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Saddiq Bey this year.
- Jeremiah Fears is putting up 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is draining 44.4% of his shots from the floor and 36.5% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game.
- The Pelicans are receiving 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game from Jose Alvarado this year.
Pelicans Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 20.5 | -114 | 22.1 |
| Trey Murphy III | 19.5 | +102 | 21.2 |
| Jordan Poole | 15.5 | -125 | 17.9 |
| Derik Queen | 14.5 | -128 | 13.0 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 13.5 | -120 | 15.5 |
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