Chicago vs. New Orleans. NBA Match Prediction
Chicago will host New Orleans in a regular NBA championship match on January 15. The game will be held at the United Center arena. The match starts at 04:00 Moscow time. The Bulls lost to Sacramento in their previous home game. Will Billy Donovan team be able to rehabilitate their success in front of their fans in the game with the Pelicans and what bets to choose? - read our betting tip

Command Analysis

Chicago Bulls

Current form
Chicago has lost its last two out of three games. In the January 12 meeting, the Bulls lost to Sacramento on their home court with a score of 119:124. The best player on the losing team was Zach LaVine, who scored 36 points, made ten rebounds and four assists. Josh Giddey also had a double-double (12-11-7). Nikola Vucevic recorded 18 points, Lonzo Ball - 15. Billy Donovan team (18 wins and 21 losses) occupies tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Bulls have all their leaders healthy and eager to fight. But the team has a number of immediate replacements in the infirmary, including Ayo Dosunmu.
Interesting facts for betting
Chicago averages 114 points against the Pelicans (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Josh Giddy - Coby White - Zach LaVine - Patrick Williams - Nikola Vucevic.

New Orleans Pelicans

Current form
New Orleans has lost three of its last four games. On January 13, the Pelicans lost to Boston on the road with a minimal score difference (119:120). The best player on the losing team was Trey Murphy, who scored 30 points, made six rebounds and four assists. Dejounte Murray recorded 26 points, Zion Williamson - 16. C.J. McCollum - 13. Willie Green team (eight wins and 32 losses) occupies 15th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Pelicans went on a road trip to Illinois with a less than optimal roster. Williamson has recovered from injury and is gradually getting back into shape. But the team other main player, Brandon Ingram, is still in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
New Orleans averages 117 points in games against Chicago (statistics for the last ten games).
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Missy over 9.5
Missy averages 8.6 rebounds per game.
1.87Murray Total Assists Over 8.5
Murray averages 7.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Chicago approaches the game with New Orleans as the home team and is the favorite. However, according to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will also have a good chance of success. That true. But in this situation, it worth choosing to bet on the Bulls. The home factor has not yet been canceled. Donovan team will have to achieve a victory over one of the main outsiders of the championship.
Our prediction is a Chicago win with overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
Chicago and New Orleans have shown excellent results in their personal meetings this season. The average score for the last ten games is 231 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 240.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Chicago has won the first quarter in six of its last seven games. The Bulls will no doubt do everything possible to achieve victory after the unsuccessful match with the Kings. The team from the Windy City will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Chicago win in the first quarter at 1.88