New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Betting Preview/Prop Picks
09 November 2022
Time: 8:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 126.157;Chicago 114.057
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 12; 218
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 234
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-1 1/2); Under
The New Orleans Pelicans have lost their last two games this season. With an overall record of 5-5 this season, they'll head to Chicago to face the Bulls.
A few players have hit the injury report for the Pelicans, and we'll go over that below. The Pelicans also come into this game as 1.5-point favorites. So, are they the best pick to cover the spread this season?
The Chicago Bulls have an overall record of 6-6 and are 4-2 at home. They also have a few significant players that are on the injury list tonight. How this will impact them is what we'll go over below.
They're coming off a win over the Toronto Raptors but lost their last two games before that. Let's look at what each of these teams brings to the court today.
New Orleans Pelicans: Pelicans' offense is the key to a win today
As a team, the New Orleans Pelicans average 118.5 points per game. This is one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, but it hasn't helped recently.
The last two games were losses to the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. If you go back to their most recent win, they were able to beat the Golden State Warriors.
New Orleans' offense will play a pivotal role in whether the Pelicans can win. The problem is both Larry Nance Jr. and Garrett Temple are on the injury list today.
Without those two, they could have a tougher time on defense. Still, they need to cover a few points so they won't have to do much to win at the sportsbook.
Chicago Bulls: Injuries could be a big problem for Chicago
For the Chicago Bulls, the injuries they've suffered could be a big problem. Both Coby White and Andre Drummond have been ruled out in this game.
With these two players sidelined, the Bulls are going to have trouble on both sides of the ball. However, they played a great game against the Toronto Raptors a few days ago.
Prior to their win over the Raptors, they lost two games in a row. One was to the Toronto Raptors, and the other was to the Boston Celtics. To win this game, the Bulls will need to find a way to stop Zion Williamson.
Williamson averages 23.1 points per game with 6.9 rebounds. The Bulls player responsible for guarding him is Patrick Williams.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Pick
This game is a tough one to call, which is why the spread is so small. However, the Chicago Bulls have been fairly inconsistent this season. With Coby White, Andre Drummond, and Lonzo Ball sidelined, we think the Pelicans are a better pick.
New Orleans might be coming off a few losses, but they're healthier and have a better offense. They desperately need a win, and tonight they're facing a favorable opponent. Look for the Pelicans to pull off a win and cover the spread this evening.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: New Orleans Pelicans (-1.5), UNDER
Prop Picks
Chicago (-120) UNDER 116.5 Points
Chicago is averaging 111.4 points per game on offense, which ranks No. 18 in the NBA. That average decreases to 111.0 points per game at home. Scores have gone UNDER in four of the Bulls’ last five games overall.
With Dunkel predicting a New Orleans win by the score of 115-103, take the Bulls (-120) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 116.5 points versus the Pelicans.
Jonas Valanciunas (-125) UNDER 12.5 Points
Vanaciunas is averaging 14.4 points per game in 10 games this season. That average decreases to 11.0 points per game in November.
With Dunkel predicting the final score staying UNDER the Vegas total, take Valanciunas (-125) to finish UNDER 12.5 points against the Bulls.
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