New Orleans at Chicago

If it weren't for a one-point victory against the 3-20 Wizards, the Bulls would be 0-5 in their last five home games. They don't play good defense, ranking 27th, and have been terrible when favored, going 1-10 ATS in that role the past 11 times. The combination of the Bulls being bad defensively and when laying points makes the Pelicans an attractive underdog. New Orleans received a much-needed confidence boost, destroying Portland, 143-120, as a 4-point home underdog in its last game three days ago. New Orleans made 51.8% of its field goals. The Pelicans could resume their hot shooting, as the Bulls rank 21st in defensive field-goal percentage. The Pelicans also shot 51% from the field when they beat the Bulls, 143-130, as 5-point home underdogs on Nov. 25. Injuries to Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter have hurt Chicago's depth. Take the Pelicans.