The New York Knicks (36-21) visit the Chicago Bulls (24-33) Sunday night for an 8 p.m. ET tip from United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
New York posted a 108-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, failing to cover as a 3.5-point home favorite with the Under (220.5) hitting. C Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 25 points, while F OG Anunoby and G Jalen Brunson each added 20 in the victory. The Knicks have alternated wins and losses in 7 straight games.
Chicago has dropped 8 games in a row after falling 126-110 against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, failing to cover as a 10.5-point home underdog with the Over (235.5) good by half a point. G Josh Giddey led all scorers with 27 points in the loss, while all 5 Bulls’ starters scored in double figures. F Guerschon Yabusele packed the stat sheet with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in the losing effort.
The Knicks took down the Bulls 128-116, covering as 7.5-point home favorites with the Over (234.5) hitting in their most recent meeting on Nov. 2.
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Knicks at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Bulls +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -10.5 (-105) | Bulls +10.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Bulls key injuries
Knicks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- G Miles McBride (pelvis) out
Bulls
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- F Zach Collins (toe) out
- F Noa Essengue (shoulder) out
- G Jaden Ivey (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 116, Bulls 103
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Knicks (-500) to handle a struggling Bulls squad on Sunday.
BET KNICKS -10.5 (-105).
The Bulls have not only struggled straight up (SU) over their last 12 games, going 1-11, but they are also 1-11 ATS during the same span. They are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 at home and 0-8 ATS in 8 straight.
The Knicks have covered in 3 of their last 4 games on the road. They are 6-4 ATS over their last 10 and 3-1 ATS in their last 4 as 6-point or more favorites.
BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).
The Knicks have scored 111 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6 games, including back-to-back. They have allowed 106 or fewer in 2 of their last 3 and 3 of their last 5 overall.
The Bulls have scored 110 or fewer points in each of their last 3 and 115 or fewer in 7 of their last 8. They will not be able to keep up with the Knicks, who have played well on defense recently.
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