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2019-2020 NBA Regular Season
(13-24) Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-25)
Date: Wednesday, January 8th
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
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These two young teams are meeting for the first time this season. The Bulls have lost 4 straight and won 1 out of their last 6 games.
The Pelicans, on the other hand, have won 5 out of the last 7 games. They’ve even beaten the high flying Nuggets during this resurgence of form.
The Pelicans have an edge in this game. However, if the Bulls keep this game scrappy and close they can steal this game and snap their losing streak.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans offense has been on fire as of late. Head coach Alvin Gentry has seen a payoff in shifting Lonzo Ball from point guard to small forward. This strategy is game dependent but has paid off.
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This has been apparent in their form as of late. Since their 13 game losing streak, the Pelicans have won 6 out of their last 9 games.
They are finally getting in a rhythm offensively and shooting well from 3 point range. They’re averaging 36.7 %, which is the top ten in the league.
Their defense still leaves much to be desired statistically but during their last 10 games, they’ve seen improvements. They’re allowing fewer rebounds to opponents and getting better at limiting turnovers.
Against the Bulls, the Pelicans will need to prevent a scrappy and slowed down game. Their smaller lineup may find it hard to stop an aggressive Bulls team.
Even the Bulls backcourt has been great at forcing turnovers, which the Pelicans are prone to. Tomas Satoransky is a good defender and may cause problems if the Pelicans are careless with the ball.
Chicago Bulls
Things are probably going to change in Chicago. It would be no surprise if they make a few moves during the trade deadline.
There has been speculation over the last few days of trade talks between the Lakers for Kyle Kuzma, Detroit for Andre Drummond and Davis Bertans for the Wizards.
This can’t bode well for the psyche of their players but the Bulls have been horrendous on both sides of the floor this season. There has been talk of trading veteran Thaddeus Young or even their star player Zach LaVine.
The Bulls will have their hands full with a revived Pelicans backcourt led by Jrue Holiday, Brandon Ingram and J.J. Reddick. LaVine has been playing uninspired basketball this season and is not known for his defense.
The key component of this game is if the Bulls frontcourt can take advantage of the Pelican’s smaller lineup, they can slow the game down and force the Pelicans out of their rhythm.
- Chicago are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Chicago are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
- Chicago are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against New Orleans.
- Chicago are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against New Orleans.
- Chicago are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Free Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans
This should be a close game, but the contrast in both forms and playing at home should see the Pelicans winning a close game.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Pelicans
Jrue Holiday and Brandon Ingram should be the key to this game if they limit their turnovers and have big offensive games.
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