New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Under 234 is Our Best Bet

Let’s go Under the 234 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. The Knicks and the Bulls could well end up falling short and -110 can be backed.

Bulls 124-123 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

New York Knicks were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a 117-107 win. Mikal Bridges scored 24 points, with Jalen Brunson getting 22 and OG Anunoby 20.

Chicago Bulls suffered a defeat in their last game. A 125-107 scoreline occurred on the road at Capital One Arena against Washington Wizards. Zach LaVine registered 32 points, Coby White scored 17, while Nikola Vucevic had 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bulls won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 124-123 triumph when facing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L

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The Knicks have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.9 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 8.8 steals and 2.8 blocks while shooting 50.0% from the field and 78.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.3 points and 40.5 rebounds per matchup.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 14.9 rebounds, Jalen Brunson 6.7 assists and Mikal Bridges 2.8 (42.4%) 3-pointers.

The Bulls have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.8 points, 46.9 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.2 points and 49.2 rebounds.

Zach LaVine is averaging 19.1 points and 2.9 (47.5%) 3-pointers made. Nikola Vucevic has an average of 9.7 rebounds and Coby White 4.6 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams.

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -110 that there are Under 234 points in this NBA game.

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Key Knicks vs Bulls stats:

• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Knicks games.
• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Knicks games.
• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Knicks games.
• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Bulls games at home.
• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bulls games.
• The 234 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Bulls games at home.

Under 234 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

Best Bet

Under 234 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach LaVine Under 22.5 Points -125

Zach LaVine (Bulls) has scored an average of 17.2 points in the past 5 home games. We are therefore keen to back the -125 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Zach LaVine Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-128

Under 22.5

-104

Assists

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+120

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+123

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Jalen Brunson Under 3.5 Rebounds -159

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has recorded Under 3.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Player Rebounds wager available at -159.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

-118

Under 25.5

-114

Assists

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-100

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-156

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 118 - 110 Bulls

We’re going for the Knicks to achieve a 118-110 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls 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.

Books Think Knicks Likeliest to Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New York Knicks are -238 favorites to win and that means a 70% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +198 about Chicago Bulls.

There is a spread of 6 and total points has a line of 239. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to bet Under 239, there are odds of -110.

Those wanting to back the Knicks to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -145 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Bulls, then odds of +115 can be found.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Knicks

-238

Bulls

+198

Point Spread

Knicks -6

-112

Bulls +6

-108

Total Points

Under 239

-110

Over 239

-110

Karl-Anthony Towns Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Karl-Anthony Towns is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -105 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -127 when it comes to Under.

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-105

Under 26.5

-127

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 25.5

-118

Under 25.5

-114

Zach LaVine (Bulls)

Over 22.5

-128

Under 22.5

-104

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 18.5

-120

Under 18.5

-112

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-114

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-114

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-110

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-128

Under 14.5

-104

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-108

Patrick Williams (Bulls)

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-132

Jalen Smith (Bulls)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-123

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-100

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 6.5

+117

Under 6.5

-156

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

-103

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-105

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

Zach LaVine (Bulls)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+120

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-139

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+123

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-130

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-147

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 8.5

-132

Under 8.5

-100

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

+106

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+102

Jalen Smith (Bulls)

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+117

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-156

Zach LaVine (Bulls)

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+123

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-133

Patrick Williams (Bulls)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-115

Coby White (Bulls)

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

+135

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

Chicago Bulls Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 220.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 234: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 107.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 106.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 234: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 234 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.80 pts and allowed 115.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 118.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (78.35%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 2.80
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.50 (80.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 3.30
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 16.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.40 (79.76%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.9, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 37.30
• Assists: 29.50
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.50 (82.32%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 8.50, Defensive 35.40
• Assists: 30.30
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 15.90

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

0 Coby White

3 Josh Giddey

8 Zach LaVine

9 Nikola Vucevic

44 Patrick Williams

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	2	0	1	112.5	104.5	8	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Thunder	3	0	1	127.7	119.7	8	1-0	2-0	0-0	1-0	3-0	3W
76ers	2	0	1	121	118.5	2.5	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Spurs	3	0	1	121	105	16	1-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	3-0	3W
Hornets	2	1	0.667	132	118.3	13.7	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1W
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	120	118.7	1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Pistons	2	1	0.667	115	113	2	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Warriors	2	1	0.667	125	126.3	-1.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Clippers	2	1	0.667	117	112.7	4.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	2W
Lakers	2	1	0.667	121.3	116.3	5	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	2-1	2W
Grizzlies	2	1	0.667	123.3	123.7	-0.4	2-1	0-0	1-0	1-0	2-1	1W
Heat	2	1	0.667	127.3	115.3	12	1-0	1-1	0-1	1-1	2-1	2W
Bucks	2	1	0.667	122.7	118	4.7	1-0	1-1	0-1	2-1	2-1	1L
Timberwolves	2	1	0.667	114	117.3	-3.3	1-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	2-1	1W
Knicks	2	1	0.667	110.3	107	3.3	2-0	0-1	1-0	2-1	2-1	1L
Nuggets	1	1	0.5	132	124	8	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Jazz	1	1	0.5	116.5	106.5	10	1-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	1-1	1L
Hawks	1	2	0.333	109.7	120.7	-11	0-2	1-0	1-0	1-1	1-2	1L
Mavericks	1	2	0.333	112.7	123.7	-11	1-2	0-0	0-1	0-1	1-2	1W
Magic	1	2	0.333	110	114	-4	1-2	0-0	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	111	126	-15	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Trail Blazers	1	2	0.333	120	117	3	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Kings	1	2	0.333	113.7	117	-3.3	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1-2	1L
Raptors	1	2	0.333	127.7	126.3	1.4	0-1	1-1	0-0	1-1	1-2	2L
Wizards	1	2	0.333	116.7	126.3	-9.6	0-1	1-1	0-1	0-2	1-2	1L
Celtics	0	3	0	108	113.7	-5.7	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-3	0-3	3L
Nets	0	3	0	116	128.3	-12.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Rockets	0	2	0	117.5	120	-2.5	0-1	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-2	2L
Pacers	0	3	0	116	127.7	-11.7	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-0	0-3	3L
Pelicans	0	2	0	119	124	-5	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	0-2	2L

• 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