The edge goes to the Pelicans at home against the Bulls on Sunday, April 11, at about 69%. That is a real edge, but the Bulls are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Pelicans 69%, with a projected score of Chicago Bulls 112, New Orleans Pelicans 117. The rating gap is 42 points in favor of the Pelicans, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Pelicans on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 31 times in 100 games like this, the Bulls would win.
Recent form
The Bulls are 1-3 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -19.2. The Pelicans are 0-3 this season and 0-5 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4.
The Bulls were beaten 135-92 on the road by TOR not long ago.
The Pelicans were beaten 144-118 on the road by BOS not long ago.
Offense against defense
The Bulls score 110.8 a game and allow 129.5. The Pelicans score 124.7 and allow 128. Pairing each offense with the other defense points to about 119.4 for the Bulls and 127.1 for the Pelicans, a simple check on the Win Meter's projection.
The Pelicans have been tough to score on, which should slow the Bulls.
Injuries to watch
Out: Nicolas Claxton (CHI), expected back Nov 4, 2026 and Yves Missi (NOP), expected back Nov 2, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Patrick Williams (CHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Pelicans lead 4-1, with the Pelicans outscoring the Bulls by an average of 5 points per game. The last meeting was NOP 118, CHI 134.