Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Knicks vs Bulls prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

  • The Knicks are currently 24-11.
  • Defensively, New York are giving up 109.9 points per game.
  • The Knicks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bulls.
  • The Bulls are set to host the Knicks at 15-19.
  • Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Knicks (-215) will travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls (+180) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is currently 3rd in the East with a record of 24-11, while the Bulls are 10th in the conference at 15-19.

The over/under line for this game is set at 234 points, and the Knicks are favored by 5.5. This game will be played at the United Center and can be seen on MSG.

Knicks vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds NY -5.5, NY -215 | CHI +180 O/U 234

Knicks Preview: Will New York Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

The Knicks fell to 24-11 on the season after a 117-107 road loss to the Thunder on Friday. New York, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 224 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 224.5.

New York appeared to be in control after a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 36-21. However, a 10-0 run by Oklahoma City in the 3rd quarter shifted momentum, and the Knicks couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 37-19 in the 4th quarter.

Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with 24 points in their 117-107 loss to the Thunder, hitting 4 threes at 36.4% from deep. Jalen Brunson added 22 points, 10 of which came in the 4th quarter, though he shot just 39.1% from the field. OG Anunoby contributed 20 points, connecting on 3 threes at 42.9%.

The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 28.1%, while shooting 47.8% overall. Bridges scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Brunson added 10 in the final period.

The Knicks played strong defense in the 2nd and 3rd quarters but gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 117-107 loss to the Thunder. New York allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 51% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 14 threes at a 51% clip. The Knicks sent the Thunder to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. New York finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 2 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Can the Bulls Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

The Knicks dropped to 24-11 on the season after a 117-107 road loss to the Thunder on Friday. New York entered the game as +4 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 224, just under the 224.5-point line.

New York took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 36-21, but a 10-0 run by the Thunder in the 3rd quarter shifted momentum. The Knicks led 88-80 going into the 4th, but the Thunder dominated the final period, outscoring New York 37-19 to close out the game.

In the Bulls' 125-107 loss to the Wizards, Zach LaVine led the way with 32 points, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Coby White added 17 points, while Nikola Vucevic struggled, shooting 29.4% and making just 2 of his 9 three-point attempts.

As a team, the Bulls connected on 14 threes, but shot just 29.8% from deep and 44.6% overall. LaVine scored 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 10 more in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 34 points, respectively, in a 125-107 loss to the Wizards. Chicago allowed Washington to shoot 49% from the field.

The Bulls had trouble defending the three, as the Wizards hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. Chicago sent Washington to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Bulls finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Knicks vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road contests, the Knicks offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 106. New York posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 120 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 5-0.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction

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