The New Orleans Pelicans (2-8 in last 10) visit the Chicago Bulls (2-8 in last 10) Sunday night at the United Center, with tipoff set for 7:10 p.m. ET. We’re 5-point home favorites despite both teams having identical 2-8 records in their last 10 games. This is the classic “bad team vs bad team” game where someone has to win.<\/p>\n
Date:<\/strong> Sunday, December 14, 2025 Moneyline:<\/strong> Pelicans +177, Bulls -206 Chicago sits at 2-8 in the last 10 games with a 1-game winning streak after finally snapping a massive losing streak. We’re 2-8 against the spread with a 1-game ATS winning streak – we’ve been horrible covering spreads.<\/p>\n Bulls games have leaned toward unders (4 overs, 6 unders) with our most recent game going over. Our offense has been inconsistent at best.<\/p>\n New Orleans enters at 2-8 in their last 10 games with a 1-game winning streak. Here’s the concerning part – they’re 7-3 ATS with a 2-game ATS winning streak. They’re losing games but covering spreads consistently.<\/p>\n Pelicans games have heavily favored overs (7 overs, 3 unders) with 2 straight overs suggesting recent high-scoring affairs despite their losses.<\/p>\n Both teams are 2-8 in their last 10. We’re both on 1-game winning streaks after long losing skids. Yet we’re laying 5 points at home as if we’re clearly superior.<\/p>\n The United Center is literally the only reason we’re favored. We’re not playing better basketball than New Orleans – we just happen to be at home.<\/p>\n New Orleans is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 while we’re 2-8 ATS. They’re keeping games closer than expected and covering spreads, while we’re failing to cover even when getting points.<\/p>\n Two equally terrible teams, one favored by 5 at home despite having identical records. Everything about this suggests the Pelicans cover and possibly win outright.<\/p>\n Let’s be honest about what we’re watching Sunday night – two of the NBA’s worst teams playing meaningless basketball in December.<\/p>\n We’re 2-8 in our last 10 games. The playoff hopes are dead. We’re playing out the string and trying to develop young players while losing most nights.<\/p>\n New Orleans is 2-8 in their last 10 but at least they’re covering spreads (7-3 ATS). They’re losing games but staying competitive, which is more than we can say.<\/p>\n The 244-point total is massive, and New Orleans games have gone over in 7 of 10. Both teams struggle defensively, setting up a potential track meet.<\/p>\n Bulls -5 feels like a trap. We’re 2-8 ATS while New Orleans is 7-3 ATS. They cover spreads, we don’t. Even at home, laying 5 points feels dangerous.<\/p>\n Bulls -206 is expensive for a team that’s 2-8 in their last 10. Pelicans +177 offers value for a team that keeps games close and covers spreads.<\/p>\n Over 244 aligns with New Orleans’ trend (7 overs in 10 games with 2 straight overs). Both defenses struggle, suggesting points will be scored.<\/p>\n For us to win and actually cover the 5-point spread, we need:<\/p>\n This is rock bottom playing rock bottom. We’re 2-8 in our last 10, they’re 2-8 in their last 10. Someone has to win this game, and we’re supposedly that someone because we’re at home.<\/p>\n The concerning part? New Orleans is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 while we’re 2-8 ATS. They consistently keep games closer than expected and cover spreads. We consistently fail to cover even generous spreads.<\/p>\n Laying 5 points at home against a team with identical record feels wrong. Yes, we’re at the United Center. Yes, home court matters. But we’re not good enough to be laying 5 points to anyone right now.<\/p>\n The 244-point total suggests oddsmakers expect a high-scoring game with minimal defense. New Orleans games have gone over in 7 of 10, so that tracks with their tendency.<\/p>\n Sunday night at home against another terrible team – this is where our season exists now. Win and move to 3-8 in last 10, or lose and fall to 2-9. Either way, we’re a bad basketball team.<\/p>\n Projected Score: Pelicans 128, Bulls 124<\/strong><\/p>\n New Orleans pulls off the road upset, extending their ATS winning streak to 3 games while ending ours at 1 game. They keep it close throughout and make plays down the stretch to steal a road win.<\/p>\n The game goes over 244 points as both defenses struggle and the pace stays high throughout a sloppy, ugly affair.<\/p>\n Best Bets:<\/strong><\/p>\n For Bulls fans, this represents continued mediocrity. Two equally terrible teams playing a meaningless game in December – welcome to the 2025 Bulls season.<\/p>\n See Red (but expect more disappointment)…<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The New Orleans Pelicans (2-8 in last 10) visit the Chicago Bulls (2-8 in last 10) Sunday night at the United Center, with tipoff set for 7:10 p.m.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2279,"featured_media":417357,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16757],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-417356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nTipoff:<\/strong> 7:10 p.m. ET \/ 6:10 p.m. CT
\nLocation:<\/strong> United Center, Chicago
\nLeague:<\/strong> NBA<\/p>\nBetting Lines and Odds<\/h2>\n
\nSpread:<\/strong> Pelicans +5 (-107), Bulls -5 (-107)
\nTotal:<\/strong> 244 points (Over -108 \/ Under -108)<\/p>\nBulls Equally Terrible as Pelicans<\/h2>\n
Pelicans Just as Bad (But Covering Spreads)<\/h2>\n
Why Are We 5-Point Favorites?<\/h2>\n
Home Court Is Our Only Edge<\/h3>\n
Pelicans’ ATS Success Is Alarming<\/h3>\n
This Screams Trap Game<\/h3>\n
Both Teams Are Disasters<\/h2>\n
Our Season Is Over<\/h3>\n
Pelicans Equally Lost<\/h3>\n
High Scoring Expected<\/h3>\n
Betting Analysis<\/h2>\n
The Spread<\/h3>\n
The Moneyline<\/h3>\n
The Total<\/h3>\n
Bulls’ Path to Covering<\/h2>\n
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Bulls Fan Perspective<\/h2>\n
Game Prediction<\/h2>\n
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