Pelicans vs Bulls Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 26, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Feb 25, 2024, 4:16AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Monday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans are up against a Bulls team that includes DeMar DeRozan, DeMar DeRozan and Coby White.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Bulls game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Bulls
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's New Orleans-Chicago NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 66% chance of winning against the Bulls at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Bulls: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.56, Bulls $2.74
- Line: Pelicans -4.5 ($1.93), Bulls +4.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $1.80, Under $2.10
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.56 and the Bulls at $2.74.
The Pelicans are 4.5-point favourites against the Bulls, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Bulls (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 222.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulls (+4.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
The best site to place a bet on the Pelicans vs Bulls game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Bulls: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $2.74 with Betfair (1.2% edge)
- Line: Bulls +4.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 222.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (1.3% edge)
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulls to win is our recommended option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 222.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.10) that are available from Betfair.
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Pelicans vs Bulls: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Bulls at Smoothie King Center on Monday has the Pelicans winning 114-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Chicago on Monday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Bulls: Player Props
Betting on Chicago vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to have 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bulls.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 30 | 7 | 6 |
| Zion Williamson | 30 | 7 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 4 | 2 |
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| Coby White | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Coby White | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Nikola Vucevic | 18 | 11 | 5 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Chicago game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Bulls: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Bulls at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Monday 26 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Chicago predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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