The New York Knicks pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Friday night. Here’s a Bulls vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have split their first four games, and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Bucks in a 121-111 road defeat on Tuesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 36 points on 14 of 25 shooting, Mikal Bridges added 24 points with 11 rebounds and six assists while Landry Shamet chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Knicks shot 42 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 45 points in the second quarter to open up a 14-point lead. Only to go cold in the second half where they got outscored by 17. 62-40. OG Anunoby had a quiet game of just nine points on three of 11 shooting while Karl-Anthony Towns shot just two of 12 for his eight points.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are still undefeated and they are now gunning for a fifth straight victory after blowing past the Kings in a 126-113 home win on Wednesday. Matas Buzelis led the team in scoring with 27 points on 11 of 18 shooting. Josh Giddey tallied 20 points with eight rebounds and 12 assists. Kevin Huerter provided the spark off the bench with 18 points while Nikola Vucevic tallied 13 points with 14 rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Bulls shot 53 percent from the field and 14 of 32 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage from the Kings. Before they took over with a 39-point third quarter burst to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last seven games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won nine of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Bulls have lost four of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven Friday games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Bulls’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.5).
- The Bulls rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (25.9%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (6.3).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (82.5).
Bulls vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are still keeping an eye on Mitchell Robinson, who is questionable with an ankle injury, while the Bulls are still playing without Coby White and Zach Collins. The Knicks have opened as favorites on the road despite losing two of three meetings against the Bulls last season.
The Bulls have also opened as the hotter team as they’ve won their first four games, and they are in a groove with Giddey and Buzelis picking up the slack in the absence of the injured Coby White. You can make the argument for either side here, but I think there is more value with the Bulls as underdogs at home in this matchup.