The New Orleans Pelicans prepare to face off against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 14, 2025. The Pelicans enter the matchup struggling, having lost three of their last four games, including a narrow defeat to the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Bulls also suffered a loss at home against the Sacramento Kings, despite Zach LaVine's impressive performance with 36 points and 10 rebounds.

Currently, New Orleans holds a poor 3-16 record on the road, while Chicago has been relatively balanced at home with a 5-5 record in their last ten games. The game is set for 8:00 PM EST, with the latest betting odds showing the Bulls favored to win by 2.5 points with an over/under total of 237 points.