Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago Bulls will clash with the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday evening. This match is the 2nd road trip of 5 matches after bowing out to the Bucks with a score of 98-126 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday night.
Center Nikola Vucevic had 22 points for the Bulls in their first meeting with Milwaukee of 2 season-series engagements. Chicago is 5th at 42-30 in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division.
The Bulls are 9-11 in their last 20 matches and are 16-20 on the road. Chicago is fifth in fast-break points in the Eastern Conference with 13.0 fast break points per game led by SG Zach LaVine averaging 3.1 ppg. SF DeMar DeRozan is the leader in scoring with 27.6 ppg, 50.5% in FG shooting, and 86.9% from the foul stripe.
The team’s last 10 games are 3-7, averaging 108.3 points, 38.8 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.6 steals, and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.9 points.
- The Chicago Bulls are 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Chicago is 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games down the road.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games on the road against New Orleans.
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Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans Predictions 3/24/2022
Meanwhile, The New Orleans Pelicans tried to hold their ground in their last match but failed to hold out in the final minutes against the Hornets with a score of 103-106 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Monday night.
SG CJ McCollum delivered 27 points for New Orleans complimented by Center Jonas Valanciunas with 24 points and 18 rebounds. The Pelicans had their two-game win streak snapped. New Orleans is 10th at 30-42 in the West and 3rd in the SW Division.
The Pelicans are holding to qualify in the play-in rounds and are 16-20 in home games. New Orleans ranks fourth in rebounds in the Western Conference with 45.6 rebounds. Valanciunas leads the Pelicans with 11.5 boards per game.
The Burly Center also leads the team’s scoring line with 18.1 ppg, 54.1% in FG shooting, and 82.0% from the charity lane. Their last 10 outings saw the team at 4-6, averaging 117.6 points, 47.6 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 10.7 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.5 points per game.
- The total went OVER in 6 of New Orleans’ last 6 matches with the bulls.
- The total OVER in 5 of New Orleans’ last 6 games at home against Chicago.
- New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games this season.
Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA pick for this game is the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans are well-rested in this one and they will surely have the advantage if the Bulls’ SG DeMar DeRozan isn’t able to suit up with a strained left abductor. Take on the Pelicans to win this contest predicted to a score of 118-114.
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Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/24/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
TV: NBC Sports Chicago
NBA Odds: Chicago Bulls -1.5
NBA Totals: 228.5