- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) head to the United Center this Wednesday to challenge the Chicago Bulls (15-16).
In their most recent game, the Pelicans faced off against the Suns, resulting in a 123-114 defeat. New Orleans achieved a shooting percentage of 43.7% (38 of 87) and hit 9 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. The team was efficient at the line, making 29 of 33 free throw attempts, good for an 87.9% success rate. They secured 43 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and recorded 16 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and securing 11 steals. On the defensive end, they allowed the Suns to shoot 45.9% from the field (45 of 98). Phoenix tallied 26 assists and had 7 steals throughout the match. Additionally, the Suns dominated the boards with 55 rebounds (22 offensive and 33 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. At the line, Phoenix converted 13 of 19 attempts for a 68.4% rate while also hitting 20 of their 44 three-point attempts. The Pelicans committed 22 fouls compared to the Suns’ 23.
Trey Murphy III was a key contributor in the last game, amassing 24 points on 6 of 12 shooting. He played for 37 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds, showcasing a 50.0% shooting efficiency along with 1 assist.
As they approach this matchup, New Orleans holds an overall record of 8-25. They average 14.5 turnovers per game and commit 20.6 fouls each night. The team secures an average of 43.2 rebounds and has distributed 810 assists this season, placing them 18th in the NBA for assist totals. The Pelicans are shooting 34.0% from three-point range (349 out of 1,027) and 78.7% from the free throw line. They score an average of 115.2 points per game, ranking 20th in the league, while shooting 46.3% from the field.
Defensively, the Pelicans force 15.5 turnovers per game while committing 21.4 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 30th in assists allowed, with 957 assists given up this season. New Orleans allows a field goal percentage of 48.8% (1,471 of 3,015) and yields 45.9 rebounds per game. They concede 35.5% shooting from three-point range and rank 28th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 122.6.
The last time the Bulls took the court, they fell short against the Bucks, 112-103. In that game, Chicago allowed 47 rebounds to Milwaukee (11 offensive). The Bulls shot 36.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 out of 36, and converted 19 of 24 free throw attempts, for a 79.2% success rate. Milwaukee shot 46.5% overall, making 40 of 86 attempts. The Bulls managed a shooting rate of 41.9% by making 39 of 93 shots. From three-point range, Chicago managed 13 out of 38 attempts (34.2%). They took advantage of 16 fouls committed by the Bucks, translating into 16 free throw attempts for the Bulls. The Bulls committed 15 turnovers while earning 5 steals and secured a total of 52 rebounds (36 defensive and 16 offensive).
Nikola Vucevic was pivotal for the Bulls, converting 7 of 14 attempts for a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and he recorded 7 rebounds in the process. He put up 16 points in 26 minutes on the court with 1 assist.
Chicago currently possesses a record of 15-16 for the season. The Bulls average 19.6 fouls per game and have an impressive free throw percentage of 78.1%. They record an average of 29.5 assists per game, ranking 4th in the league, while making 15.0 turnovers per game. Overall, the Bulls have scored 3,684 points this season (averaging 118.8 per game) and gather 45.7 rebounds each game. Offensively, they exhibit a shooting percentage of 47.5%, ranking them 12th in the NBA.
On the defensive end, the Bulls rank 27th in points allowed per game, with an average of 122.0. They force 13.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.6% from the field (20th in the league). Chicago’s defense concedes 36.4% from beyond the arc (427 of 1,172) and allows a free throw percentage of 78.0%. They permit 27.7 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 24th and 22nd respectively in the NBA.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on New Orleans
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