New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The New York Knicks (49-32) will host the Chicago Bulls (39-42) in a 1:00 ET Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 14.5 points and have a moneyline of -1344, while the Bulls are +781 on the moneyline. The over/under line for this game is 215 points.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and can be seen on ESPN. The Knicks have won four straight and are currently the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls have won two straight and are 9th in the East.
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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Knicks and Bulls have gone in favor of the Knicks, putting together a record of 6-4. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Knicks and Bulls, the Knicks hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4.
- Across their ten previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, New York has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Bulls have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls have won two straight games and are looking to finish the season strong as they currently sit 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39-42. In the Central Division, they are in 4th place.
Chicago has a road record of 19-21 this season and are 21-18 against the spread on the road. As the underdog, they are 25-23 ATS on the road and have covered the spread in their last two games.
This season, the Bulls have been the underdog in 48 of their 81 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -4.5 points per game. Today, they are 14.5-point underdogs.
In their most recent game, the Bulls defeated the Wizards by a score of 129-127. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 223 points.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 43-37-1. The average over/under line in their games is 221.9, and their games have averaged 225.8 points per game.
Heading into their matchup with the Knicks, the Bulls are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 112.8 points per game.
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.7% of their games this season. In terms of field goal percentage, the Bulls are 17th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 26th in both three-pointers made and attempted. Overall, they are making 11.5 threes per game at a 35% clip.
Coming into the game, the Bulls’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 113.6 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Bulls are forcing 11.7 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 18th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
The Knicks are looking to extend their winning streak to five games today as they host the Bulls. New York has a record of 49-32 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.
At home, the Knicks are 26-14 this season and have won their last two games straight up. However, they are just 22-18 ATS at home this season, and their average scoring margin is +6.0 points per game.
On the season, the Knicks have been favored in 46 of their 81 games and have a record of 35-11 in those games. As the favorite, they are 28-17 ATS, and they have covered the spread in their last two games.
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Nets by a score of 111-107. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and New York was favored by 11.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 35-45-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 220.8 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.
At home this season, the Knicks are averaging 111.0 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, New York is 19th in scoring at 112.7 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Knicks are 13th in the league at 36%.
When it comes to two-point field goal percentage, the Knicks are 22nd in the NBA at 53%. In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 94.7 possessions per game. In terms of assists, the Knicks are 29th in the NBA.
So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.2% of their games. In terms of free throws, New York is 16th in the league at 17 made free throws per game.
This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.1 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.3% of their three-point attempts.
Coming in as 14.5 point favorites, our projections have the Knicks picking up a 110-102 win.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+14.5)
- Our NBA model projects 212 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Andre Drummond – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Javonte Green – Rest – Questionable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Ayo Dosunmu – Quadricep – Questionable
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
- Onuralp Bitim – Wrist – Probable
