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  11. Standings

Big Win on the Cards for Knicks?

There’s a case for taking the 1.91 that the Knicks can overcome the -12.5 against the Bulls. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

139-126 Victory for Bulls in Previous H2H Clash

Chicago Bulls have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Detroit Pistons 128-110 at United Center. Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points, with Nikola Vucevic getting 21 and Josh Giddey 17.

New York Knicks have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Atlanta Hawks 149-148 (OT). It was a home success at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and had 10 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson totaled 36 points and Precious Achiuwa 26.

The Bulls have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Knicks. At Madison Square Garden, the scoreline was 124-123 and then we saw 139-126 at United Center. The Knicks have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Celtics Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.1 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.2% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.8 points and 46.2 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 15.0 points and 10.3 rebounds, Josh Giddey 5.5 assists and Coby White 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 124.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 9.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.1% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 118.8 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.9 points, 7.8 assists and 2.1 (42.0%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.8 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Lonzo Ball, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis.

New York Knicks lineup: Miles McBride, Precious Achiuwa, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Bulls vs Knicks stats:

  • The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 4 consecutive games.

Bulls vs Knicks Prediction

We’re sweet on the betting favorites who are -12.5 on the spread. New York Knicks should enjoy a big victory in this NBA contest and cover the line at 1.91.

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Knicks -12.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Nikola Vucevic Under 17.5 Points 1.89 bet365 logo

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has recorded an average of 12.2 points in the past 5 games. We are therefore keen to back the 1.89 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest Nikola Vucevic Player Prop Odds

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Josh Hart Over 15.5 Points 1.95 bet365 logo

Josh Hart (Knicks) has covered the 15.5 points total in 4 straight home games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of 1.95 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Josh Hart Player Prop Odds

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Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Bet Builder Tips

Spread Knicks -12.5
Totals Under 243
Player Points Nikola Vucevic Under 17.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks to cover the -12.5 spread along with Under 243. Add in Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) to score Under 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls Bulls logo 110 - 126 Knicks logo Knicks

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Knicks when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 126-110 should provide some entertainment.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Knicks Heavy Favorites to Win

With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their 1.17 betting odds about New York Knicks triumphing in this NBA game. At 5.30, Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 11.5 and the total points line is 244.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 244.5 at 1.91.

The Knicks are favorites at odds of 1.48 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Bulls available at 2.65 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Karl-Anthony Towns Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Karl-Anthony Towns is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back 1.91 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.83.

Player Points

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 28.5
1.91
Under 28.5
1.83
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 28.5
1.95
Under 28.5
1.78
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 17.5
1.83
Under 17.5
1.92
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Player Assists

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 13.5
1.93
Under 13.5
1.81
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 9.5
1.74
Under 9.5
2.02
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Precious Achiuwa (Knicks)
Over 8.5
1.72
Under 8.5
2.04
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Coby White 48 32.56 873 218 18.2 4.5 3.0 3.3 0.2 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 54 32.09 1034 188 19.1 3.5 1.7 10.3 0.7 0.9
Ayo Dosunmu 44 30.53 550 203 12.5 4.6 1.4 3.4 0.4 0.9

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Mikal Bridges 54 38.17 956 177 17.7 3.3 2.3 3.1 0.5 1.0
Josh Hart 53 37.79 780 303 14.7 5.7 1.1 9.6 0.4 1.5
OG Anunoby 49 36.28 802 99 16.4 2.0 2.1 4.7 0.9 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Patrick Williams
Injured
Adama Sanogo
Injured

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Mitchell Robinson
Injured
Josh Hart
Injured
Kevin McCullar Jr.
Injured

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
2 Miles McBride
5 Precious Achiuwa
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup
0 Coby White
2 Lonzo Ball
3 Josh Giddey
9 Nikola Vucevic
14 Matas Buzelis

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

13 Feb NBA
Pistons 128-110 Bulls
12 Feb NBA
Pistons 132-92 Bulls
09 Feb NBA
Warriors 132-111 Bulls
06 Feb NBA
Bulls 108-127 Timberwolves
05 Feb NBA
Heat 124-133 Bulls
03 Feb NBA
Bulls 119-127 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Bulls 122-106 Raptors
30 Jan NBA
Bulls 100-122 Celtics
28 Jan NBA
Nuggets 121-129 Bulls
26 Jan NBA
76ers 109-97 Bulls

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

13 Feb NBA
Hawks 148-149 Knicks
12 Feb NBA
Knicks 128-115 Pacers
09 Feb NBA
Celtics 131-104 Knicks
05 Feb NBA
Knicks 121-115 Raptors
04 Feb NBA
Rockets 118-124 Knicks
02 Feb NBA
Lakers 128-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Nuggets 112-122 Knicks
28 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 106-143 Knicks
26 Jan NBA
Kings 120-143 Knicks
22 Jan NBA
Knicks 99-95 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • 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