The Pelicans will play the Bulls on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Wednesday, December 31st, 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 83.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 87.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-11 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 8-8 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 16th (115.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 11th averaging 118.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.8 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 122.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 3-6 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-26 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 15-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Bulls fans! The Pelicans be comin' to plunder yer court...
Bulls fans be rowdy, makin' the arena shake with their roars...
Pelicans be strugglin' with a dismal record, lookin' for redemption...
But Bulls be holdin' their own, ready to defend their home turf...
See you courtside at today's game, where the battle will rage... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, and get ready to rumble... Arrr mateys, it's time for tip-off, may the best team prevail...
Best Pelicans at Bulls Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Chicago Bulls |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bulls are -1.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +1.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 247.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 247.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Bulls
12/31/25 7:10pm EST | +1.5 -110-1.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Chicago Bulls favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Bulls
Game to Overtime
12/31/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 124.5 o -110124.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -115Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Patrick Williams
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -155Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -125Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at CHI 12/31/25 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Bulls | 23 | 25 | 0.479 | +14.5 | 15-11 | 8-14 | 3-8 | 15-17 | 117.6 | 119.7 | -2.1 | L3 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 37 | 0.245 | +26.0 | 7-19 | 5-18 | 5-7 | 6-26 | 114.4 | 121.2 | -6.8 | L1 | 4-6 |
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 | +50000 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 Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 7:10 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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