The New York Knicks aim to maintain their momentum as they commence the second half of the season against the Chicago Bulls in a crucial Eastern Conference contest. New York, having secured eight victories in ten games, recently triumphed against the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 149-148 in overtime on February 12. In contrast, Chicago, which has suffered four consecutive defeats, was defeated 128-110 by the Detroit Pistons on the same evening. The Bulls (22-33), ranked seventh in the Central Division, with a road record of 12-14. The Knicks (36-18), positioned second in the Atlantic Division, possess a home record of 19-10. Josh Hart (knee) is unavailable for New York, whereas OG Anunoby (foot) is deemed questionable. Patrick Williams (knee) is unavailable for Chicago.
The game at Madison Square Garden in New York is scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulls triumphed in both prior encounters this season. The Knicks are favored by 11.5 points in the current Bulls vs. Knicks odds from SportsLine consensus, with the over/under for total points set at 244. New York is positioned at -658 on the money line (stake $658 to gain $100), while Chicago is at +479 (stake $100 to gain $479). Prior to make any selections for the Knicks versus Bulls matchup, it is advisable to consult the NBA forecasts generated by the established computer model at SportsLine.
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The point spread for the Bulls and Knicks game is New York -11.5.
The over/under for the Bulls versus Knicks game is set at 244 points.
Money line for Bulls vs. Knicks: Chicago +479, New York -658
The Bulls have a record of 4-1 against the spread in their previous five games versus New York.
The Knicks have a record of 3-14 in their previous 17 games played in February.
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Reasons the Knicks can secure a cover
Veteran point guard Jalen Brunson approached the All-Star break in excellent form. He achieved a double-double with 42 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and two steals in a 124-118 victory against the Houston Rockets on February 3. He is coming off a performance of 36 points, eight assists, and three rebounds in the victory against the Atlanta Hawks. In 53 games, all as a starter, he averages 26.1 points, 7.5 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in 35.2 minutes per game.
A crucial component of the New York attack is center Karl-Anthony Towns. In 49 games, all as a starter, he averages 24.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and one steal in 34.9 minutes. He achieved 44 points, secured 10 rebounds, and provided three assists in the victory against the Hawks. Determine which team to select here.
Reasons the Bulls can succeed in covering the spread
Veteran center Nikola Vucevic is averaging a double-double for the season. In the February 12 defeat against the Pistons, he recorded 21 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. He recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 127-119 defeat to Detroit on February 2. In 54 appearances this season, he averages 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 32.1 minutes per game.
Experienced point guard Coby White can deliver substantial offensive contributions to Chicago. He has achieved 20 or more points in five of the last seven games. In a 132-111 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on February 8, he scored 27 points, contributing four rebounds and four assists. In 48 games, all as a starter, he averages 18.2 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 32.6 minutes per game. Determine which team to select here.
Methods for selecting Bulls versus Knicks predictions
The algorithm has conducted 10,000 simulations of the Knicks at Bulls matchup, and the outcomes are available. It is trending below the total, forecasting 233 combined points. It additionally states that one side of the spread succeeds in over 60% of simulations.
