Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks: Betting Odds, Expert Picks, and Game Predictions

The New York Knicks (36-18) are set to host the Chicago Bulls (22-33) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Season Series: The Bulls lead the season series 2-0, having won 124-123 on the road on November 13th and 139-126 at home on January 4th.

Recent Performance:

Bulls: Chicago enters the game on a four-game losing streak, failing to cover the spread in each of those games. They lost their last game to the Detroit Pistons 128-110 before the All-Star break.
Knicks: New York won their last game, a 149-148 overtime thriller against the Atlanta Hawks, but failed to cover the spread as home favorites.

Key Injuries:

Bulls: Patrick Williams (quadricep) is out.
Knicks: OG Anunoby (foot) is questionable, Josh Hart (knee) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are out.

Picks and Predictions:

Prediction: Knicks 122, Bulls 112
Moneyline: PASS. The Knicks (-900) are heavily favored, but the odds offer no value.
Against the Spread: BET BULLS +12.5 (-110). While the Knicks are favored, they have struggled to cover at home and as double-digit favorites. The Bulls, despite their recent struggles, should be able to keep the game within the spread.
Over/Under: BET UNDER 242.5 (-105). Both offenses have shown inconsistency, and the Knicks’ slow pace suggests a lower-scoring game.