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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Bulls

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

Big Win on the Cards for Knicks?

There’s a lot to like about the -10.5 betting line that the Knicks have to cover against the Bulls. Take the -112 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

Knicks Beat Bulls in Pair’s Previous Matchup

New York Knicks have made it back-to-back road victories. In their previous game, it was a 108-106 home win over Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 25 points, with OG Anunoby contributing 20 and Jalen Brunson adding 20.

Chicago Bulls were beaten 126-110 at United Center in their last game. This loss at home to Detroit Pistons was their eighth straight defeat. Offensively, Josh Giddey led the way, scoring 27, while Matas Buzelis added 15 and Jalen Smith 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 128-116 in favor of the Knicks when they last played the Bulls, with the matchup taking place at Madison Square Garden. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 36 21 0.632 117.7 112 5.7 22-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1W
Bulls logo Bulls 24 33 0.421 116.4 120.5 -4.1 15-14 9-19 3-10 16-24 1-9 8L
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 118.7 points, 43.8 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.0 points and 42.3 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.5 points and 6.7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 11.3 rebounds and Landry Shamet 2.7 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 110.2 points, 42.3 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 124.1 points and 46.8 rebounds.

Matas Buzelis is averaging 15.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.4 (34.8%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Gear up for New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Knicks will be superior in this NBA contest and that’s why we’re backing the favorites on the spread at -10.5. Take the -112 that they are able to cover the line.

We only publish our basketball predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest NBA form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Knicks vs Bulls stats:

  • The -10.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -10.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games.

Knicks -10.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Brunson Under 26.5 Points -104 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has totaled an average of 17 points in the past 5 road games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -104.

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Jalen Brunson Under 6.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has finished with Under 6.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 road games. Based on this stat, it could be that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists wager is available at -127.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -10.5
Totals Under 231.5
Player Points Jalen Brunson Under 26.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Knicks -10.5. We’ve also gone for Under 231.5 and Jalen Brunson (Knicks) to score Under 26.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 120 - 107 Bulls logo Bulls

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Knicks to achieve a winning scoreline of 120-107 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls 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 Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, New York Knicks are red-hot -476 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 83% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Chicago Bulls, you will find +370 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 231.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 231.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Jalen Brunson is available at -122 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -104 is available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-122
Under 26.5
-104
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-103
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-105
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-122
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-137
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-122
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
+106
Under 12.5
-141
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-108
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-156
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Bulls Have Been Beaten in Last Five at Home

The Bulls have suffered five defeats in a row at United Center. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 119.10 points per contest and giving up 117.30.

The Knicks are 6-4 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 113.60 points per contest and conceding 106.20.

The Bulls earned a 135-125 win over the Knicks the last time they played at United Center. The last 10 head-to-head games at United Center have seen each team win five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 5-5 236.40 119.10 117.30 6 4
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 219.80 113.60 106.20 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 52 34.64 1404 319 27.0 6.1 2.9 3.4 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 57 34.25 895 229 15.7 4.0 2.1 4.2 0.8 1.4
OG Anunoby 43 33.14 707 98 16.4 2.3 2.0 5.3 0.7 1.7

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 36 31.62 663 307 18.4 8.5 1.8 8.4 0.4 0.9
Matas Buzelis 57 28.35 853 118 15.0 2.1 2.0 5.4 1.5 0.6
Tre Jones 40 26.7 489 234 12.2 5.9 0.6 2.9 0.2 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Knicks 138-89 76ers
10 Feb NBA
Pacers 137-134 Knicks
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-127 Knicks

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

21 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-110 Bulls
19 Feb NBA
Raptors 110-101 Bulls
11 Feb NBA
Bulls 105-124 Celtics
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
05 Feb NBA
Bulls 107-123 Raptors
03 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-131 Bucks
01 Feb NBA
Bulls 91-134 Heat
31 Jan NBA
Bulls 125-118 Heat
29 Jan NBA
Heat 116-113 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 36 21 0.632 117.7 112 5.7 22-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1W
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
76ers 30 26 0.536 115.9 116.1 -0.2 15-15 15-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 4L
Nets 15 40 0.273 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-21 3-9 11-23 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Cavaliers 36 21 0.632 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 17-10 7-3 22-13 9-1 7W
Bucks 24 30 0.444 112.3 115.2 -2.9 12-12 12-18 7-4 17-18 6-4 3W
Bulls 24 33 0.421 116.4 120.5 -4.1 15-14 9-19 3-10 16-24 1-9 8L
Pacers 15 42 0.263 111.2 118.7 -7.5 10-18 5-24 3-9 11-28 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Magic 29 26 0.527 115.3 114.8 0.5 18-10 11-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 27 31 0.466 116.9 118.6 -1.7 10-16 17-15 5-6 14-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 26 31 0.456 115.4 113.7 1.7 12-16 14-15 8-4 16-21 7-3 2L
Wizards 16 39 0.291 112.5 122.7 -10.2 11-18 5-21 2-6 11-23 5-5 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 43 14 0.754 119.4 107.6 11.8 23-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 21 0.632 120.9 116.1 4.8 15-11 21-10 5-2 21-10 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 35 22 0.614 119.7 114.7 5 20-10 15-12 6-5 20-17 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 27 30 0.474 116.1 119 -2.9 16-14 11-16 5-6 21-17 4-6 1L
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 21 0.618 116.2 116.1 0.1 16-10 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 2W
Suns 33 24 0.579 113.3 112 1.3 19-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Clippers 27 29 0.482 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-11 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 1L
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 36 0.345 113.9 117.5 -3.6 14-16 5-20 3-9 11-26 0-10 10L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 36 21 0.632 117.7 112 5.7 22-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 36 21 0.632 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 17-10 7-3 22-13 9-1 7W
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
76ers 30 26 0.536 115.9 116.1 -0.2 15-15 15-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 4L
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Magic 29 26 0.527 115.3 114.8 0.5 18-10 11-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Hawks 27 31 0.466 116.9 118.6 -1.7 10-16 17-15 5-6 14-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 26 31 0.456 115.4 113.7 1.7 12-16 14-15 8-4 16-21 7-3 2L
Bucks 24 30 0.444 112.3 115.2 -2.9 12-12 12-18 7-4 17-18 6-4 3W
Bulls 24 33 0.421 116.4 120.5 -4.1 15-14 9-19 3-10 16-24 1-9 8L
Wizards 16 39 0.291 112.5 122.7 -10.2 11-18 5-21 2-6 11-23 5-5 2W
Nets 15 40 0.273 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-21 3-9 11-23 3-7 3L
Pacers 15 42 0.263 111.2 118.7 -7.5 10-18 5-24 3-9 11-28 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 43 14 0.754 119.4 107.6 11.8 23-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Nuggets 36 21 0.632 120.9 116.1 4.8 15-11 21-10 5-2 21-10 5-5 1W
Lakers 34 21 0.618 116.2 116.1 0.1 16-10 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 2W
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 22 0.614 119.7 114.7 5 20-10 15-12 6-5 20-17 7-3 3W
Suns 33 24 0.579 113.3 112 1.3 19-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Clippers 27 29 0.482 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-11 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 27 30 0.474 116.1 119 -2.9 16-14 11-16 5-6 21-17 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 36 0.345 113.9 117.5 -3.6 14-16 5-20 3-9 11-26 0-10 10L
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Thunder 43 14 0.754 119.4 107.6 11.8 23-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 36 21 0.632 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 17-10 7-3 22-13 9-1 7W
Nuggets 36 21 0.632 120.9 116.1 4.8 15-11 21-10 5-2 21-10 5-5 1W
Knicks 36 21 0.632 117.7 112 5.7 22-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1W
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers 34 21 0.618 116.2 116.1 0.1 16-10 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 35 22 0.614 119.7 114.7 5 20-10 15-12 6-5 20-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
Suns 33 24 0.579 113.3 112 1.3 19-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 1W
76ers 30 26 0.536 115.9 116.1 -0.2 15-15 15-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 4L
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Magic 29 26 0.527 115.3 114.8 0.5 18-10 11-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Clippers 27 29 0.482 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-11 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 27 30 0.474 116.1 119 -2.9 16-14 11-16 5-6 21-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 27 31 0.466 116.9 118.6 -1.7 10-16 17-15 5-6 14-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 26 31 0.456 115.4 113.7 1.7 12-16 14-15 8-4 16-21 7-3 2L
Bucks 24 30 0.444 112.3 115.2 -2.9 12-12 12-18 7-4 17-18 6-4 3W
Bulls 24 33 0.421 116.4 120.5 -4.1 15-14 9-19 3-10 16-24 1-9 8L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 19 36 0.345 113.9 117.5 -3.6 14-16 5-20 3-9 11-26 0-10 10L
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
Wizards 16 39 0.291 112.5 122.7 -10.2 11-18 5-21 2-6 11-23 5-5 2W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 40 0.273 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-21 3-9 11-23 3-7 3L
Pacers 15 42 0.263 111.2 118.7 -7.5 10-18 5-24 3-9 11-28 4-6 2L
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
  • 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