The Chicago Bulls and NY Knicks meet Friday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs. Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pacers and Spurs and play the Suns next. The Bulls have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 17.6 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 16.1 points and 2.4 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Rockets, beat the Grizzlies, and play the Hawks next. The Knicks have won 24 of their last 34 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20 points and 2.8 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 3.8 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Knicks’ last eight games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Bulls have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Knicks have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents following a win.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Knicks vs Bulls Injury Report
The Knicks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, Jalen Smith, and Anfernee Simons. Nick Richards is questionable.
Knicks vs Bulls Prediction
The Knicks have done a great job of beating up on bad teams and they’ve been fatalistic at home. However, this is a lot of points for a Knicks team that can’t be motivated, especially with the Hawks on deck. Also, the Knicks haven’t cashed a ticket since March 22. The Knicks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls have a CVS receipt for an injury report but they’ve still cashed 35 tickets due to similar lines like this. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 9 games between the Knicks and Bulls. Since February 10 the Knicks are 3-5 ATS as a double-digit favorite. Give me the points with the Bulls.