Pelicans at Bulls 2/6/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In Wednesday night NBA action, the New Orleans Pelicans will visit the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls.

The Pelicans have lost three straight games and are facing the possibility of losing star F Anthony Davis, who has requested a trade. On Monday, New Orleans failed to make the plays down the stretch of a 109-107 home loss versus Indiana. The Pelicans turned the ball over 17 times and shot 43 percent from the floor.

New Orleans C Jahlil Okafor led all scorers with 25 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Jrue Holiday added 19 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists for the Pelicans. The Chicago Bulls have lost 20 of their 25 home games so far this season and are focused on rebuilding through the draft. On Saturday, Chicago surrendered 74 points during the second half of a 125-118 road loss against Charlotte. The Bulls nailed all 25 of their free-throw attempts and shot 52 percent overall.

Chicago F Bobby Portis tallied a team high 33 points and nine rebounds in 34 minutes off the bench. Lauri Markkanen contributed 30 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls.