New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The Bulls and Knicks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ABC. The Knicks will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 218.5 points, and the Knicks are favored to win at home against the Bulls. Check out BetCoco for New York Knicks – Chicago Bulls odds
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Bulls have travelled to take on the Knicks, they are 2-1. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Bulls, the Knicks are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Bulls.
- Across their ten previous road games, Chicago has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, New York has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 120 points per game.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Knicks struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls head into today’s game vs. the Knicks with an overall record of 15-20, which has them 10th in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has dropped two straight games and four of their last six.
Coming into today’s game, the Bulls are 9.5-point underdogs. When looking at their road games for the season, Chicago has gone just 4-11 straight up. The average scoring margin on the road is -7.3 points per game.
Chicago’s over/under record for the season is sitting at 17-17-1 through 35 games. So far, their games have had an average over/under line of 221.8. Today’s line is 218.5. In their previous games with lower over/under lines than this, the Bulls have an OU record of 5-5.
Before the game, make sure you check out how the Bulls are performing against the spread on the road. Their ATS road record for the season is currently 7-8, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight games as the underdog.
In their most recent game vs. the 76ers, the Bulls’ offense scored only 97 points. In the game, they shot 7/37 from three-point range and had a field goal percentage of 38.5%. When it comes to pace, the Bulls are one of the slower teams in the NBA, averaging 96.3 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 21st in attempts and 22nd in three-point shooting percentage.
Chicago’s defense has been playing well, ranking 8th in the NBA with 112.0 points allowed per game. Chicago struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the 76ers, giving up 19. For the game, Philadelphia scored 110 points in the game.
The Knicks will host the Bulls as 9.5-point favorites today. So far, they are 18-15 and sit 8th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, New York has gone 13-9 compared to 5-6 in non-conference games.
On their home court, the Knicks have an average scoring margin of +5.8 points per game (9-4 record). For the season, they have been the favorite in 16 games and have a record of 12-4 straight up and 10-6 against the spread when favored.
New York’s over/under record for the season is 17-15-1. Today’s over/under line of 218.5 is slightly below their average over/under line of 225.8. Of their games, 27 have had higher over/under lines than 218.5, and the Knicks have gone 14-12-1 in those games.
In their last game, the Knicks were 112-106 winners over the Timberwolves. They came into the game as 1.5-point underdogs, giving them a straight-up and ATS win.
The Knicks are coming off a game where they put up 112 points, which is in line with their season average of 115.2. Jalen Brunson is the team’s leading scorer at 25.6 PPG, while Julius Randle is right behind him at 24 PPG.
Coming into today’s game, the Knicks’ defense is giving up an average of 113.7 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.5% from downtown.
Despite being 9.5 point underdogs, we predict the Bulls to come out on top with a final score of 115-114.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- We like the Bulls on the moneyline (+321)
- The Bulls are also our pick on the spread at +9.5
- Projecting a combined 229 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Malachi Flynn – Ankle – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Nikola Vucevic – Adductor – Out
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Right Foot – Out
- Onuralp Bitim – Nose – Out
