Chicago Bulls
New York Knicks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

Knicks to Win Big

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.

105-99 Win for Knicks in Pair’s Previous Matchup

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 logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Bulls logo Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

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.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Guerschon Yabusele, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Step into Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Giddey Over 9.5 Assists -104 BetMGM logo

Josh Giddey (Bulls) has had Over 9.5 assists in 5 straight road games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -104 available.

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Matas Buzelis Over 5.5 Rebounds -143 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has totaled Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -143 are now available.

Latest Matas Buzelis Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -14.5
Totals Over 237.5
Player Assists Josh Giddey Over 9.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Knicks -14.5 on the spread, combined with Over 237.5 and Josh Giddey (Bulls) to have Over 9.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 111 - 132 Knicks logo Knicks

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Knicks to win 132-111 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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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.

Knicks Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

New York Knicks have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1000 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 91% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +660 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 14, 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 -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -123 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -110.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-123
Under 27.5
-110
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-108
Under 20.5
-127
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 17.5
-105
Under 17.5
-130
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Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-110
Under 11.5
-123
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-103
Under 11.5
-132
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-115
Under 7.5
-118
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Micro Betting

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Can Knicks Keep Their Home Streak Alive?

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 logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 234.70 121.30 113.40 4 6
Chicago Bulls logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
New York Knicks logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 53 32.18 913 489 17.2 9.2 1.9 8.4 0.5 1.0
Matas Buzelis 75 29.31 1227 155 16.4 2.1 2.3 5.8 1.5 0.7
Tre Jones 59 27.01 792 318 13.4 5.4 0.6 3.1 0.2 1.2

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 70 35.04 1826 468 26.1 6.7 2.7 3.4 0.1 0.8
OG Anunoby 63 33.41 1050 138 16.7 2.2 2.3 5.2 0.7 1.6
Mikal Bridges 77 33.42 1131 293 14.7 3.8 2.0 3.9 0.8 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
23 Mitchell Robinson
25 Mikal Bridges
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Giddey
14 Matas Buzelis
28 Guerschon Yabusele
30 Tre Jones
35 Isaac Okoro

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

01 Apr NBA
Pacers 145-126 Bulls
30 Mar NBA
Bulls 114-129 Spurs
28 Mar NBA
Bulls 124-125 Grizzlies
27 Mar NBA
Bulls 113-131 Thunder
25 Mar NBA
Bulls 137-157 76ers
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
18 Mar NBA
Raptors 139-109 Bulls
16 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-132 Bulls
13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

01 Apr NBA
Knicks 130-119 Grizzlies
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks
22 Mar NBA
Wizards 113-145 Knicks
20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks
15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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