Bulls vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 31

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-26) will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when hitting the road against the Chicago Bulls (15-17) on December 31, 2025 at United Center. Chicago is a slight 2-point favorite against New Orleans when the Bulls face off with the Pelicans on Wednesday. The over/under is 247.5 points for the game.

Here is everything you need to know 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: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WVUE
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Bulls vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (- 2)
O/U Pick: Under (247.5)
Score Prediction: Bulls 122 - Pelicans 117

Bulls vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• This year, the Bulls games have gone over 247.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 11 (out of 32) times.
• The Pelicans have played in 11 games this year (32.4% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 247.5 points.
• These teams average a combined 233.8 points per game, 13.7 fewer points than the total of 247.5 set for this game.
• The Bulls and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 2.3 fewer points per game than the point total of 247.5 set in this game.
• Chicago has come away with five wins in the 15 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• New Orleans has won in six, or 18.8%, of the 32 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• New Orleans has taken both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Chicago.
• The Pelicans have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking on the Bulls.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Chicago has averaged a total of 240.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 6.9 less than this game's over/under of 247.5.
• In the Bulls' 32 games this year, they have 15 wins against the spread.
• Chicago has covered the spread twice this season when favored by 2 points or more (in 13 chances).
• Bulls games this year have hit the over on 15 of 34 set point totals.
• The Bulls score 118.3 points per game, just 4.5 fewer points than the 122.8 the Pelicans allow.
• Chicago has a 9-2 record against the spread and a 9-2 record overall when scoring more than 122.8 points.
• This season, the Bulls have a 47.3% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.5% lower than the 48.8% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have made.
• When playing at home, the Bulls own a worse record against the spread (7-8-1) compared to their ATS record in away games (8-8-0).
• Chicago has eclipsed the total in five of 16 home games (31.2%). It has fared better in away games, topping the total in 10 of 16 matchups (62.5%).
• At home, the Bulls have won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 3-5 (.375). When playing on the road, they are 2-5 (.286) as a moneyline favorite.

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Nikola Vucevic posts 16.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Matas Buzelis puts up 14.0 points, 5.2 boards and 1.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks.
• Tre Jones puts up 12.2 points, 2.9 boards and 5.0 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals (10th in league) and 0.2 blocks.
• Ayo Dosunmu averages 13.8 points, 3.1 assists and 2.6 boards.
• Kevin Huerter posts 11.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 32.4% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.

Bulls Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their last 10 games.
• New Orleans has averaged a total of 241.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 5.9 less than this matchup's over/under of 247.5.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 21-13-0 this season.
• This season, New Orleans has an ATS record of 18-13 in its 31 games as an underdog of 2 points or more.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over on 20 of 34 set point totals (58.8%).
• The Pelicans put up an average of 115.5 points per game, 6.9 fewer points than the 122.4 the Bulls allow.
• New Orleans has put together an 8-1 ATS record and a 4-5 overall record in games it scores more than 122.4 points.
• The Pelicans' 46.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Bulls have given up to their opponents.
• The Pelicans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (14-7-0). On the road, it is .538 (7-6-0).
• Looking at the over/under, New Orleans' games have gone over 14 of 21 times at home (66.7%), and six of 13 on the road (46.2%).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is putting up 20.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He's also draining 49.5% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game.
• Derik Queen is putting up 13.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. He's draining 49.9% of his shots from the floor.
• Saddiq Bey gives the Pelicans 15.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while delivering 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
• The Pelicans are receiving 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game from Jeremiah Fears this year.
• The Pelicans are getting 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Zion Williamson this year.

Pelicans Player Props

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