Pelicans vs. Bulls odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Nov. 16 predictions from proven computer model
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Chicago Bulls at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is 8-6 overall and 4-2 at home, while Chicago is 6-8 overall and 2-4 on the road. These teams played just last Wednesday in which the Pelicans both won and covered in a road game.
New Orleans is favored by 3.5 points in the latest Pelicans vs. Bulls odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 226.5. Before entering any Bulls vs. Pelicans picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons. The model enters Week 5 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 100-66 roll on all top-rated NBA picks that dates back to last season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Bulls. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Bulls vs. Pelicans:
- Pelicans vs. Bulls spread: Pelicans -3.5
- Pelicans vs. Bulls over/under: 226.5 points
- Pelicans vs. Bulls money line: New Orleans -170, Chicago +143
- Pelicans vs. Bulls picks: See picks here
What you need to know about the Pelicans
The Memphis Grizzlies typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Pelicans proved too difficult a challenge. New Orleans enjoyed a cozy 113-102 victory over the Grizz. New Orleans can attribute much of its success to point guard CJ McCollum, who shot 7-for-13 from beyond the arc and finished with 30 points and nine assists.
New Orleans won without the services of Zion Williamson (ankle) and he is a game-time decision for tonight. The Pelicans have one of the most balanced teams in the NBA, ranking sixth in offensive efficiency and 10th in defensive efficiency. Seven different players are averaging in double-figures, including second-year player Trey Murphy III who has doubled his scoring average to 11.6 PPG.
What you need to know about the Bulls
Meanwhile, the night started off rough for Chicago on Sunday, and it ended that way, too. Its bruising 126-103 defeat to the Denver Nuggets might stick with the team for a while. The Bulls were down 97-76 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Shooting guard Zach LaVine (21 points) was the top scorer for Chicago.
Chicago is off to a slow start offensively this year, but the team has improved its defense compared to last year. The Bulls rank in the top seven in both steals per game and blocks per game, and they are also forcing the fourth-most turnovers per game. But Chicago will be shorthanded in the backcourt on Wednesday as Lonzo Ball (knee) remains out and backup, Coby White (quad), is also out.
How to make Pelicans vs. Bulls picks
The model has simulated Bulls vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Pelicans vs. Bulls? And which side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
Source: CBSSports.com
