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The New Orleans Pelicans (8-26) are favored (-1.5) to end a four-game losing streak when they visit the Chicago Bulls (15-17) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at United Center. The game airs on CHSN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WVUE.
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Pelicans vs. Bulls Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Bulls 122, Pelicans 117.
- Moneyline Pick: Bulls (+100)
- Total Pick: Under 244.5 (computer predicts 239.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Bulls (+1.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Bulls Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Bulls | -4 | 247.5 | -173 | +144 | 114-104 NO |
| 11/24/2025 | Bulls | -4.5 | 243.5 | -199 | +166 | 143-130 NO |
| 1/14/2025 | Bulls | -1.5 | 241.5 | -125 | +104 | 119-113 NO |
| 10/23/2024 | Pelicans | -5 | 225.5 | -211 | +179 | 123-111 NO |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has gone 21-13-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, the Pelicans are 2-0 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 20 of New Orleans' 32 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have won both games they've played as favorites this season.
- New Orleans has played as a favorite of -120 or more twice this season and won both games.
Bulls 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Chicago's ATS record is 16-16-0 this year.
- The Bulls have a 13-4 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 1.5 points or more.
- Chicago has hit the over in 14 of its 32 games with a set total (43.8%).
- The Bulls are 10-7 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 58.8% of those games).
- Chicago has gone 10-6 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +100 or longer (62.5%).
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Pelicans vs. Bulls Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle)
Bulls
Bulls:
Emanuel Miller: Out (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Out (Ankle),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Pelicans vs. Bulls Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WVUE
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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