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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Knicks

The Chicago Bulls take the floor against the New York Knicks in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re confident that the Knicks can enjoy a big win against the Bulls, leading us to go against the spread at -16.5. This line makes plenty of appeal and there are odds of -105 available.

Chicago Bulls have lost their previous six road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 145-126 at home to Indiana Pacers at United Center. Guerschon Yabusele led the way with 20 points, while Collin Sexton added 18 and Matas Buzelis chipped in 17.

New York Knicks have triumphed in their last four home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 at FedExForum. Karl-Anthony Towns put on a huge triple-double performance, recording 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have won the last two meetings against the Bulls. They triumphed 128-116 at Madison Square Garden and then 105-99 at United Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Knicks victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L

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The Bulls have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 77.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 129.1 points and 45.7 rebounds per matchup.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 19.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.9 (32.6%) 3-pointers made, while Josh Giddey averages 10.1 assists.

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.3 points, 44.2 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 83.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.5 points and 35.9 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 20.1 points and 6.3 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 10.8 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.8 (41.8%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Knicks can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -105 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -16.5 line.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Bulls vs Knicks stats:

• The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games.

Knicks -16.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls 111 - 132 Knicks

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Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

New York Knicks have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1429 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +810 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 16.5, with the total points line at 237.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 237.5, the odds are -112.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Bulls

+810

Knicks

-1429

Point Spread

Bulls +16.5

-115

Knicks -16.5

-105

Total Points

Under 237.5

-108

Over 237.5

-112

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The Knicks have put together four wins in a row at Madison Square Garden. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 121.30 points per contest and conceding 113.40.

The Bulls are on a skid of six straight road defeats. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 117.60 points per contest and giving up 128.00.

The last time the teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks defeated the Bulls 128-116. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have notched seven victories, while the Bulls have recorded three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O237.5	U237.5
New York Knicks Home Stats		7-3	234.70	121.30	113.40	4	6
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		2-8	245.60	117.60	128.00	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
• U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +16.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -16.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -16.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 249.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 245.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 237.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 129.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.60 pts and allowed 128.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 237.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.30 pts and allowed 113.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.20 (77.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (76.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 35.70
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (83%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 3.70
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (80.77%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 28.30
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

• 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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