Chicago Bulls (4-7) vs. NY Knicks (5-5)
November 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -8.5; Over/Under: +231
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The Chicago Bulls and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Cavaliers, beat the Hawks, and they play the Pistons, Cavaliers, and Rockets next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 114.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 22.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.8 points and 3.2 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Pacers, beat the 76ers, and they play the Wizards and Nets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 114.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 2.3 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 17 of their last 18 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games at Madison Square Garden following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Bulls’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.2).
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for pace this season (95.6).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (45.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (95.4).
NY Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
I’m not excited to lay points with the NY Knicks, especially on the end of a back-to-back, but they’re the better team at home. The Chicago Bulls have been racking up the losses over these last couple of weeks and the defensive effort seems to be getting poor. The Knicks are coming off a nice win over the 76ers and that could have a carry-over effect. It feels like the Knicks are still coming together with new pieces in place. It’s Knicks or pass for me.
