Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Preview
Tip-off for this Eastern Conference matchup between the Knicks and Bulls is set for 8:00 ET at the United Center in Chicago. The Knicks (-173) are 4th in the East and favored by 3.5 over the 9th place Bulls (+144), according to Bovada.
With a record of 46-32, New York is 2nd in the Atlantic Division and 4th in the East. Chicago is 37-41 overall and 4th in the Central Division, sitting 9th in the East. The over/under line for the game is 212.5 points, and you can watch the game on NBCS.
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Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Knicks and Bulls did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bulls have the leg up at 2-1. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 219 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last five games away from home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- Across the Bulls last three home games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction
In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Knicks have gone 31-17 compared to 15-15 against the West. This year, they are 46-32 overall, which is good for 4th place in the East.
New York’s ATS record for the season is 43-34, and they have covered the spread in five straight road games. On the road, they are 21-17 ATS, while going 22-17 ATS at home.
The Knicks’ ATS record as the favorite is 27-16, and they are favored by 3.5 points today. Overall, they are 33-11 as the favorite and 13-21 as the underdog.
Looking at their O/U record, the Knicks are 32-45-1 for the season. Today’s O/U line of 212.5 is lower than their season average of 222.2. In 61 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 212.5.
In their last game, the Knicks beat the Bucks by a score of 122-109. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 231 points, and the O/U line was 220.5.
The Knicks are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league, averaging 12.7 per game. However, they are last in the league in pace at just 94.8 possessions per game.
On the season, New York is scoring 112.5 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. When playing on the road, they are averaging 113.9 points compared to 111.0 at home.
So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field, which is 24th in the league.
Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 2nd rank in the NBA, allowing 108.0 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 12th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 29th in rejections, averaging 4.1 blocked shots each game.
In today’s game against the Knicks, the Bulls are looking to snap a four-game losing streak against the spread as the underdog. As the underdog this season, the Bulls are 18-28 and 24-22 ATS as the underdog.
The Bulls’ ATS record at home is 19-21 compared to 19-18 on the road. This season, they are 20-20 straight-up at home and have an average scoring differential of +0.2 points per game.
Chicago’s most recent game was a 113-98 loss to the Magic. The combined scoring total of 211 points was well below the O/U line of 212. In the game, the Bulls were 7.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 40-37-1, and their games have averaged 225.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 212.5 is lower than their season average of 222.
Currently, the Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-41. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 20-27 and 6-9 against other teams in the Central Division.
At home, the Bulls are averaging 111.4 points per game this season, which is 24th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 24th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 26th in attempts and 28th in makes. They are hitting 35% of their shots from deep. Overall, Chicago is 18th in field goal percentage at 46%.
Chicago has been below the league average in scoring in 61.5% of their games this season. In terms of assists, they are 23rd in the league. In terms of free throw shooting, the Bulls are 17th in makes and 18th in attempts.
Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 44.9% of their games. Currently, they are 13th in the NBA at 113.4 points per game allowed. Opponents are hitting 55.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.7% of their three-point attempts.
Our prediction for this game is that the Knicks will come out on top with a projected score of 133-114.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- The Knicks should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 247 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Coby White – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Ayo Dosunmu – Quadricep – Questionable
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Wrist – Probable
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
