Pelicans vs. Bulls prediction, odds, pick, spread

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Windy City to take over Chicago Bulls Tuesday evening. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Pelicans-Bulls prediction and pick. We’ll also let you know how to watch the game.

Here’s Pelicans-Bulls NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Pelicans-Bulls odds

New Orleans Pelicans: +2 (-108)

Moneiline: +116

Chicago Bulls: -2 (-112)

Moneilines: -136

More: 238 (-110)

Under: 238 (-110)

How to watch the Pelicans vs. the Bulls

Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT

TV: Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network, Chicago Sports Network

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Why the Pelicans could cover the spread/win

The Pelicans played the Bulls once this season and managed to win that game. It was the first game of the season, but the Pelicans managed to score 123 points. Brandon Ingram scored 33 points, while CJ McCollum had 23 in the win. Additionally, the Pelicans hit 19-21 free throws and shot just over 37 percent from beyond the arc. Brandon Ingram is not playing Tuesday night though. However, the Bulls haven’t improved much on defense, so the Pelicans should be able to have a similar game. If they can do that, New Orleans will win.

Chicago is one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. The Bulls allow the second most points per game at 120.8. Additionally, Chicago is allowing teams to make the most field goal attempts per game, and opponents are shooting 47.5 percent from the floor against them. Furthermore, the Bulls allow the most field goals per game. The Bulls have allowed more than 115 points 25 times this season, and that has accounted for 18 of their 21 losses. If the Pelicans can get to 115 points, they will have a great chance to win this game.

Why the Bulls could cover the spread/win

The Bulls have won three of their last five games. They are coming off a game against the Sacramento Kings that they feel they should have won. In those five games, the Bulls scored 124.6 points per game and shot 50.0 percent from the field. Additionally, the Bulls are shooting a very high 43.7 percent from beyond the arc. The Bulls are clicking on offense, and they need that on Tuesday night if they want to win.

The Bulls have been pretty good on offense all season. They are fourth in the NBA in points per game, fifth in field goals made per game and second in three-pointers made. Additionally, the Bulls are tied for the third-highest three-point percentage. The Pelicans aren’t the best defensively as they allow the sixth most points per game in the NBA. New Orleans also allows the second-highest field goal percentage in the NBA. With the lack of defense from the Pelicans, the Bulls have a great chance to put up a big number on Tuesday night.

Pelicans-Bulls final prediction and pick

The Bulls are the better team here. Brandon Ingram was officially ruled out of Tuesday night’s game, so that only works in the Bulls’ favor even more. I expect the Bulls to put up a good number of points against a weak defense in this game. Additionally, the spread is not very large. Because of this, I like the Bulls to not only win the game, but also cover the spread.

Final Pelicans-Bulls prediction and pick: Bulls -2 (-112)