New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls
  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: 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 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Bulls logo Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Chicago Bulls lineup: Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Guerschon Yabusele, Isaac Okoro.

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: Mikal Bridges Over 15.5 Points -104 BetMGM logo

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has totaled an average of 21.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -104 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Matas Buzelis Over 5.5 Rebounds +107 BetMGM logo

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has racked up Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of +107 currently available.

Latest Matas Buzelis Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -10.5
Totals Under 233.5
Player Points Mikal Bridges Over 14.5

Our same game parlay pick is Knicks -10.5 on the spread, Under 233.5 and Mikal Bridges (Knicks) to score Over 14.5 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 233.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 233.5 can get -114.

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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 -118 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-118
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-112
Under 20.5
-122
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Matas Buzelis (Bulls)
Over 15.5
-104
Under 15.5
-132
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+114
Under 6.5
-156
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-133
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
-100
Under 12.5
-135
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Jalen Smith (Bulls)
Over 7.5
-128
Under 7.5
-106
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OG Anunoby (Knicks)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-161
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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

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Giddey
14 Matas Buzelis
25 Jalen Smith
28 Guerschon Yabusele
35 Isaac Okoro
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Bucks 31 48 0.392 110.5 116.6 -6.1 18-22 13-26 9-6 20-29 3-7 1L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 63 16 0.797 119.3 107.3 12 34-7 29-9 12-3 40-9 9-1 6W
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Timberwolves 47 32 0.595 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-15 22-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Suns 43 36 0.544 112.8 111.4 1.4 24-16 19-20 10-6 27-22 4-6 1L
Clippers 41 38 0.519 114 112.4 1.6 22-17 19-21 9-6 24-25 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Mavericks 25 54 0.316 113.7 119.4 -5.7 15-25 10-29 4-11 14-35 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Bucks 31 48 0.392 110.5 116.6 -6.1 18-22 13-26 9-6 20-29 3-7 1L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 63 16 0.797 119.3 107.3 12 34-7 29-9 12-3 40-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 47 32 0.595 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-15 22-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 1W
Suns 43 36 0.544 112.8 111.4 1.4 24-16 19-20 10-6 27-22 4-6 1L
Clippers 41 38 0.519 114 112.4 1.6 22-17 19-21 9-6 24-25 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Mavericks 25 54 0.316 113.7 119.4 -5.7 15-25 10-29 4-11 14-35 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 63 16 0.797 119.3 107.3 12 34-7 29-9 12-3 40-9 9-1 6W
Spurs 60 19 0.759 119.7 111.3 8.4 30-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1W
Pistons 57 22 0.722 117.3 109.6 7.7 31-9 26-13 10-4 36-13 7-3 1L
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Nuggets 51 28 0.646 121.8 117 4.8 26-13 25-15 10-5 33-16 9-1 9W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 50 29 0.633 119.6 115.3 4.3 25-14 25-15 11-5 31-18 8-2 3W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Timberwolves 47 32 0.595 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-15 22-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 1W
Hawks 45 34 0.57 118.4 115.8 2.6 23-17 22-17 9-6 26-23 7-3 1L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
Magic 43 36 0.544 115.5 115.2 0.3 25-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 5-5 3W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Suns 43 36 0.544 112.8 111.4 1.4 24-16 19-20 10-6 27-22 4-6 1L
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Clippers 41 38 0.519 114 112.4 1.6 22-17 19-21 9-6 24-25 7-3 2W
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Trail Blazers 40 39 0.506 115.6 116.1 -0.5 22-17 18-22 7-9 27-22 7-3 1L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Bucks 31 48 0.392 110.5 116.6 -6.1 18-22 13-26 9-6 20-29 3-7 1L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Mavericks 25 54 0.316 113.7 119.4 -5.7 15-25 10-29 4-11 14-35 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 25 54 0.316 115 120 -5 14-27 11-27 6-9 19-30 1-9 5L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
  • 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