The New Orleans Pelicans will play host to the Chicago Bulls to open the season. These two teams have split their last 10 games. Chicago finished last season averaging 112.2 points per game, which was 20th in the league. On the defensive end, they allowed 113.7 points per game, which was 17th in the league. The Bulls will play at a quicker pace this season and shoot more threes. New Orleans lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Pelicans finished last season putting up 113.7 points per game. On the defensive end, they allowed 110.3 points per game, which was 8th in the league. The Bulls should be better this season with Lavine back in the lineup. Take the Bulls and the points in this one.

Play on Chicago. This is a 3% play.