Knicks vs Bulls Prediction
I’m not running to the window to bet on the Bulls, who have a serious defensive issue and are watching their season fall apart before their eyes. The Knicks have the ability to mop the floor with the Bulls. However, the Knicks are 1-6 ATS on the season and often look like they’re dealing with a championship hangover. The Knicks’ offense is stuck in the mud most nights.
Also, the underdog has covered seven of the last nine games between the Knicks and Bulls. The Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. This is also a potential look-ahead spot for the Knicks with the Cavs on deck. I’ll grab the double-digit points with the Bulls on the road.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the 76ers and Celtics, and they play the 76ers next. The Bulls have lost 17 of their last 21 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 112.6 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 128.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Caleb Wilson is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Norman Powell is averaging 20.3 points and 1.7 assists. Matas Buzelis is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Smith is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nets, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Cavs next. The Knicks have lost 5 of their last 8 regular season games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 106.4 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 105.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.6 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Landry Shamet is dishing out 2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 10 of the Knicks’ last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player to have recorded a 20-point, 20-rebound game this season.
- Andre Drummond ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (20.5) this season.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Norman Powell is one of only two players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- Caleb Wilson ranks T3rd in the league for second-chance points (29) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.4).
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (7.0).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (128.9).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.3).