NBA Best Bets: Bulls vs. Pelicans Picks for January 14
Published 10:33 pm Monday, January 13, 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans (8-32) are only 1.5-point underdogs against the Chicago Bulls (18-21) at United Center on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on CHSN and Gulf Coast Sports.
Our computer predictions for Tuesday’s game will assist you in placing an informed wager taking advantage of the best bets available.
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
Bulls vs. Pelicans Game Info
- When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: CHSN and Gulf Coast Sports
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.
Bulls vs. Pelicans Best Bets
Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.
Pick ATS: Bulls (- 1.5)
- Chicago has 20 wins in 39 games against the spread this season.
- Against the spread, New Orleans is 16-24-0 this year.
- The Bulls have an ATS record of 5-4 as 1.5-point favorites or more.
- Against the spread as 1.5-point underdogs or more, the Pelicans are 13-17.
Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM
Pick OU:
Under (239.5)
- The Bulls’ 39 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 239.5 points 19 times.
- The Pelicans have combined with their opponents to score more than 239.5 points in seven of 40 games this season.
- The average point total in Chicago’s games this season is 236.1, 3.4 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
- The average over/under for New Orleans’ matchups this season is 223.7, 15.8 fewer points than this game’s point total.
- The Bulls score the fourth-most points in the league this season, while the Pelicans’ offense racks up the 15th-most.
- This outing features the NBA’s 28th-ranked (Pelicans) and 29th-ranked (Bulls) scoring defenses.
Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM
Moneyline Pick: Bulls (-120)
- The Bulls have been favorites in nine games this season and won six (66.7%) of those contests.
- The Pelicans have come away with four wins in the 30 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Chicago has a record of 5-3 when it’s favored by -120 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- This season, New Orleans has come away with a win four times in 29 chances when named as an underdog of at least +100 or longer on the moneyline.
- The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Bulls.
Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.