The Chicago Bulls (42-30) and the New Orleans Pelicans (30-42) clash on Thursday night. New Orleans is favored by 3.5 points in the latest Bulls vs. Pelicans odds from Caesers Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 224. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 79-49 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns.

The model knows Bulls guard Zach LaVine is an explosive and consistent offensive threat. The two-time All-Star can throw it down on an opposing defender. He also has a smooth jumper, shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc. Lavine has scored 25-plus in four of his last six games. On March 21, the UCLA product amassed 26 points, six rebounds and six assists. 

The model also knows Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is an impressive all-around scorer. The 2013 first-round pick has a fluid jumper and is fearless when driving in the lane. McCollum is a steady shooter on the perimeter, making 38 percent of his attempts from 3-point range. He's made at least three 3-pointers in four of his last six games. In his last contest, the Lehigh product had 27 points and six assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Bulls vs. Pelicans. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 70 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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