New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -5.5 |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +5.5 |
| Total | 235 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The New York Knicks, after playing in Oklahoma City last night, are now visiting the Chicago Bulls in this all-Eastern matchup. The Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA lately, as they have nine consecutive wins, and are playing their second road game in two nights. The Bulls are coming off a loss that snapped their previous two-game winning streak, but are back home, where they have been significantly worse than on the road this season.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball is questionable.
New York Knicks Injury Report: Mitchell Robinson is out
Chicago Bulls Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 15-19 record this season and are tied with the Pistons on the 9th place of the East. The Bulls are 16-17-1 against the spread and 17-17 in over/under, while having a 5-11 home record. The Bulls are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and are 2-4 against the spread. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
The Bulls are coming off a 107-125 loss in Washington, as they shot with 45% from the field and saw only three of their players scoring double figures. Zach LaVine led Chicago’s offense with 32 points and 3 assists.
LaVine leads the Bulls in scoring with an average of 22.3 points, adding 4.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic adds 20.3 points and a team-high 10.1 rebounds.
New York Knicks vs Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 24-10 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 18-15-1 against the spread and 19-15 in over/under. New York has a 13-6 road record, and are 10-9 against the spread, with a +5.9-point differential. The Knicks are 9-0 in their last 9 games and 7-2 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 119-103 win over Utah, as they shot much by from the Jazz from the field (55% to 41%). Three New York players had 22+ points, led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 31 points and a game-high 21 rebounds.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 25.2 points, and a team-high 7.7 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 24.9 points and in rebounding with 13.7 per game, which is also the league-best.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 46.6% from the field (13th) and with 37% from beyond the arc (11th). Defensively, they are the second-worst team in the NBA, allowing 121.1 points per game.
Offensively, the Knicks average 117.9 points per game, which is the 6th-best in the NBA. They have the third-best field goal percentage, with 49.9%, and the third-best 3-point percentage, with 38.8%. Defensively, they allow 109.8 points per game (7th).
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bulls won 124-123 on the road. the Knicks are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the Bulls, while the Bulls are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings.
Prediction
In this New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -5.5 road favorites. The Knicks are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team through the course of the season, but they are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and have lost their previous meeting against the Bulls this season. Their previous meeting had 247 total points as it went 15 points over the total, and both teams are top-7 in the NBA offensively. The Knicks also have the third-best percentages both in field goals and in 3-pointers, so I expect a lot of points in this game. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 235
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