The Pelicans will play the Bulls on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls set for Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 86.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 1-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 6-5 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 21st (114.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 15th averaging 117.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 123.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 4th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 1-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 1-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 4-22 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 9-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Bulls fans, prepare to be plundered by the Pelicans... The Pelicans have been floundering with a 4-22 record this season... The Bulls may have a slight lead with their 9-14 standing... The raucous Chicago crowd will be thirsty for a victory tonight...
The Pelicans have been struggling in the Western Southwest Division... The Bulls haven't fared much better in the Eastern Central Division... Expect a high-scoring battle with the Pelicans averaging 114.2 points... The Bulls have been slightly more prolific with 117.3 points per game...
See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets... Look at this game's prop bets below... It's time to set sail for victory or defeat... Let the battle begin on the hardwood!
Best Pelicans at Bulls Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bulls are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 243.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 243.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Bulls
12/14/25 7:00pm EST | +6.5 -115-6.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Bulls
Game to Overtime
12/14/25 7:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 12/14/25 7:00pm EST | 124.5 o -115124.5 u -110Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 12/14/25 7:00pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Bulls | 9 | 14 | 0.391 | +14.0 | 6-5 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 6-10 | 117.3 | 122.6 | -5.3 | L7 | 2-8 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 22 | 0.154 | +20.5 | 3-12 | 1-10 | 1-6 | 2-19 | 114.2 | 123.5 | -9.3 | W1 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +30000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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