Pelicans vs. Bulls Odds & Betting Predictions - January 1, 2026

Jalen Smith ⬆️ 7.5 Rebounds (+105 @ BetRivers)(CHI) Alt odds: +100 @ FanDuel 🪜 9+ Rebs (+162 @ FanDuel)(0.25U) 🪜 Double-Double (+480)(0.25U) I really like this spot for Jalen. He's cleared this line in 2 of his last 3 thanks to more mins. Over L3 he's had 22+ mins per game and has averaged 8 rebounds a game. The advanced stats look promising too, averaging 13.7 rebound chances per game, which led the team! The Bulls will now be without Giddey, who is one of the better rebounders on the team (12.3 reb chances per game over L3). In addition to Giddey, they'll also be without Collins which should easily get Smith the mins he needs to clear this. The Pels are a good matchup too. They have allowed the 7th most rebounds per game this season. Both team play with plenty of pace (both top 12) and with CHI's injuries it should be a competitive game (2.5 spread).

Team-high 18.01% rebound rate leader that is now without Zach Collins (16.52% reb rate) that should lock-up his backup big time and see at least 18+ minutes of run, but most importantly ALSO Josh Giddey (8.9 reb/game), which should leave a lot of potential boards to be collected elsewhere. Assuming Jalen Smith continues coming in with Vucevic OUT, he sees a 19.4% rebound rate clears this prop in 6/6 games with 8+ rebounds and averages 9.7 reb/game seeing 18-22 minutes. The matchup here should be favorable vs. the Pelicans. Over the L10 games with Zion + Poole back, they are averaging 18.8 RPG to opposing benches (5th most) and are allowing 15.4 OREB/game (most in the league). #PlayerProps

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