Bulls vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 15, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 13, 2025, 11:46PM
The Chicago Bulls will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at United Center on Wednesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine and Coby White, the Bulls are aiming to beat a Pelicans line-up that includes CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bulls vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Chicago vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulls a 58% chance of defeating the Pelicans at United Center.
Bulls vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at United Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bulls $1.80, Pelicans $2.05
- Line: Bulls -1.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 243 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $1.80 and the Pelicans at $2.05.
The Bulls are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 243 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 243-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Bulls vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 243 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bulls vs Pelicans best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Bulls vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Pelicans at United Center this Wednesday is the Bulls prevailing 121-119.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs New Orleans game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Bulls vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on Bulls vs Pelicans player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at United Center.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to lead the way for the Bulls with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to finish with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | 21 | 12 | 4 |
| Zach LaVine | 21 | 6 | 5 |
| Coby White | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Patrick Williams | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 24 | 5 | 5 |
| Zion Williamson | 24 | 6 | 6 |
| Dejounte Murray | 22 | 6 | 9 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Chicago vs New Orleans match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bulls vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Bulls and Pelicans at United Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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