Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

There’s a case for taking the -110 that the Knicks can overcome the -12.5 against the Bulls. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Chicago Bulls have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Detroit Pistons 128-110 at United Center. Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points, with Nikola Vucevic getting 21 and Josh Giddey 17.

New York Knicks have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Atlanta Hawks 149-148 (OT). It was a home success at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and had 10 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson totaled 36 points and Precious Achiuwa 26.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Knicks. At Madison Square Garden, the scoreline was 124-123 and then we saw 139-126 at United Center. The Knicks have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W

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The Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.1 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.8 points and 46.2 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 15.0 points and 10.3 rebounds, Josh Giddey 5.5 assists and Coby White 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers.

The Knicks have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 124.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 9.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.8 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.9 points, 7.8 assists and 2.1 (42.0%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.8 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Lonzo Ball, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis.

New York Knicks lineup: Miles McBride, Precious Achiuwa, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We’re sweet on the betting favorites who are -12.5 on the spread. Knicks should enjoy a big victory in this NBA contest and cover the line at -110.

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Bulls vs Knicks stats:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 4 consecutive games.

Knicks -12.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Knicks -12.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Vucevic Under 17.5 Points -112

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has recorded an average of 12.2 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore keen to back the -112 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Nikola Vucevic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-112

Assists

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Rebounds

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

+102

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Josh Hart Over 15.5 Points -105

Josh Hart (Knicks) has covered the 15.5 points total in 4 straight home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -105 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Josh Hart Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-127

Assists

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+106

Rebounds

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+104

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 110 - 126 Knicks

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Knicks when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 126-110 should provide some entertainment.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -588 betting odds about New York Knicks triumphing in this NBA game. At +430, Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 11.5 and the total points line is 244.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 244.5 at -110.

The Knicks are favorites at odds of -210 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Bulls available at +165 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Bulls

+430

Knicks

-588

Point Spread

Bulls +11.5

-112

Knicks -11.5

-108

Total Points

Under 244.5

-110

Over 244.5

-110

Karl-Anthony Towns is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 28.5

-110

Under 28.5

-120

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 28.5

-105

Under 28.5

-128

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 19.5

-118

Under 19.5

-114

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-109

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-112

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-127

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 14.5

-105

Under 14.5

-127

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 13.5

-127

Under 13.5

-105

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-118

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-120

Precious Achiuwa (Knicks)

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

-100

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 8.5

+102

Under 8.5

-135

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+106

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-100

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-161

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-106

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 13.5

-108

Under 13.5

-123

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

+102

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

+104

Precious Achiuwa (Knicks)

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+104

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 6.5

-120

Under 6.5

-110

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-128

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-127

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-156

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-143

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.70 pts and allowed 111.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 122.80 pts and allowed 117.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.90 pts and allowed 106.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (81.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 36.80
• Assists: 28.80
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.00 (79.81%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 29.80
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 10.00
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.60 (81.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 21.20
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.80 (76.74%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 20.90
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.70
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

2 Miles McBride

5 Precious Achiuwa

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

0 Coby White

2 Lonzo Ball

3 Josh Giddey

9 Nikola Vucevic

14 Matas Buzelis

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	2	0.923	123.1	106.3	16.8	12-1	12-1	5-1	20-2	9-1	1L
Pistons	20	5	0.8	119.6	113.3	6.3	12-2	8-3	5-3	15-5	7-3	3W
Nuggets	18	6	0.75	125.5	115.9	9.6	6-4	12-2	2-1	13-5	7-3	4W
Rockets	16	6	0.727	120.6	110.4	10.2	8-2	8-4	2-2	9-5	7-3	1W
Knicks	18	7	0.72	121	112.2	8.8	13-1	5-6	5-1	14-7	9-1	5W
Spurs	18	7	0.72	119.7	115.2	4.5	9-2	9-5	7-0	12-6	7-3	3W
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	16	9	0.64	119.9	115	4.9	8-4	8-5	3-3	11-8	6-4	1W
Celtics	15	10	0.6	116.6	110.8	5.8	8-4	7-6	4-4	11-7	7-3	1L
76ers	14	10	0.583	116.8	115.7	1.1	8-7	6-3	5-2	12-9	6-4	1W
Magic	15	11	0.577	117.9	114.1	3.8	10-5	5-6	5-2	12-9	6-4	1L
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	15	12	0.556	118.7	115.9	2.8	9-7	6-5	6-0	12-9	4-6	1L
Hawks	14	12	0.538	117.9	117.5	0.4	4-6	10-6	4-1	8-8	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	13	0.5	113.7	112.3	1.4	7-4	6-9	3-1	10-8	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	11	14	0.44	114.1	115.9	-1.8	6-7	5-7	4-3	10-8	7-3	1L
Bucks	11	15	0.423	115.1	117.3	-2.2	8-7	3-8	3-4	9-11	3-7	1W
Bulls	10	14	0.417	117.8	122.7	-4.9	6-5	4-9	1-5	7-10	2-8	1W
Mavericks	10	16	0.385	112.1	115.9	-3.8	7-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	6-4	2W
Jazz	9	15	0.375	118.1	125.8	-7.7	6-7	3-8	0-5	5-11	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	9	16	0.36	117.5	121.5	-4	3-6	6-10	3-3	7-11	3-7	3L
Hornets	8	18	0.308	114.8	118.4	-3.6	5-8	3-10	1-4	7-12	4-6	1W
Nets	6	18	0.25	109.5	117.3	-7.8	2-10	4-8	1-7	5-13	4-6	1L
Clippers	6	19	0.24	111.6	116.7	-5.1	3-7	3-12	1-4	4-12	2-8	3L
Kings	6	19	0.24	111.2	122.6	-11.4	3-8	3-11	1-3	4-16	3-7	2L
Pacers	6	20	0.231	110.2	118.3	-8.1	5-9	1-11	2-5	4-11	4-6	2L
Wizards	4	20	0.167	112.8	126.7	-13.9	2-9	2-11	1-3	3-16	3-7	1W
Pelicans	4	22	0.154	114.2	123.5	-9.3	3-12	1-10	1-6	2-19	2-8	1W

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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