New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 14, 2025

The 248.5 market total looked vulnerable from the opening tip. Chicago and New Orleans combined for just 47 points in the first quarter, setting a measured pace that would define the entire evening. The second quarter picked up slightly to 52 combined points, but the first half landed at just 99—nearly 50 points shy of the closing number. DAGGER leaned under, and the call was tracking well before halftime.

New Orleans seized control in the second half, outscoring Chicago 119 to 99 over the final two quarters. The fourth quarter delivered the game's only explosive moment, with a combined 67 points, but even that wasn't enough to chase down the market. The Pelicans' offense accelerated down the stretch: Trey Murphy III posted 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears added 20 points, and Zion Williamson contributed 18 points with 6 rebounds. Coby White led Chicago with 20 points and 5 assists, and Kevin Huerter chipped in 16 points, but the Bulls couldn't keep pace. Nikola Vučević grabbed 8 rebounds and 4 assists in a supporting role.

New Orleans pulled away for a 114–104 victory, with the combined total of 218 landing 30.5 points under the closing line. The number had been bloated relative to both teams' recent form—Chicago averaging 112.3 points scored over its last ten games, New Orleans 122.0—and the defensive execution held up throughout.