The Chicago Bulls host the New York Knicks on Saturday for their second encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Bulls secured a 124-123 road win against the Knicks in November.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls game details and odds
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The Knicks-Bulls matchup is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at the United Center in Chicago.
The game will air nationally on NBA TV, with MSG and Chicago Sports Network televising it locally around New York and Chicago, respectively. The contest will also be available to be live streamed on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Knicks (-215) vs Bulls (+185)
Spread: Knicks (-5) vs Bulls (+5)
Total (O/U): -110 (o234.5) / -110 (u234.5)
Note: The odds could change before tipoff.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Preview
The New York Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference, with a 24-11 record. They have won nine of their last 10 games and are coming off a 117-107 loss to the OKC Thunder on Friday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks’ losing effort with a double-double of 17 points, 22 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls are 10th in the East, with a 15-19 record. They have won five of their last 10 games after losing to the Washington Wizards 125-107 on Wednesday. Zach LaVine led their losing effort with 32 points, one rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block.
For the upcoming contest, the Knicks will be withoout Kevin McCullar jr. and Mitchell Robinson, while Miles McBride is listed as questionable, so his participation will be a game-time decision.
Meanwhile, the Bulls will be without Ayo Dosunmu and Torrey Craig, who are listed as questionable.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
Josh Hart is expected to record over 5.5 assists in the upcoming contest. He has cleared the line in three of his previous four outings and also crossed the mark in his previous encounter against the Bulls.
Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic could record over 9.5 rebounds. He’s averaging 10.1 rebounds this season, has crossed the six of the past seven games, and also recorded over the line against the Knicks in November.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Knicks are highly favored to return to the winning track with a convinving win against the Bulls on Saturday.
Edited by Bhargav
