New York Knicks (36-18) vs Chicago Bulls (22-33)
Game Info: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -12.5 -- Over/Under: 242.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CHSN
The Chicago Bulls (22-33) are set to face the New York Knicks (36-18) on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are favored by 13.5 points in this matchup.
The Bulls are currently on a four-game losing streak, with their most recent game being a 128-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Nikola Vucevic leads the team with 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Coby White contributes 18.2 points and 4.5 assists per game.
The Knicks are coming off a high-scoring 149-148 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Brunson leads the team with 26.1 points and 7.5 assists per game, and Karl-Anthony Towns adds 24.7 points and a team-high 13.4 rebounds per game.
Coby White Over 19.5 Points
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has played 48 games in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 18.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage stands at 42.7%, and he has a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1%. Notably, White scored a season-high 35 points on October 25, 2024. Looking ahead, the Bulls are scheduled to play against the New York Knicks where White's performance will be crucial.
Coby White is coming off two slow scoring nights but before that, we saw him score 20 or more points in five straight games. With Zach Lavine getting traded from the Bulls to the Kings Coby White will now have to step up and be the Bull's leading perimeter score. If the Bulls want any chance to stay in this game Coby White will have to at least have 20 points.
Josh Hart Over 14.5 Points
Josh Hart has played 53 games for the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 14.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage stands at 55.6%, and he has a three-point shooting percentage of 33.7%.
Josh Hart has been the swiss army knife for the New York Knicks and before entering the all-star break he was very consistent from a scoring perspective. Hart has scored 14 or more points in his last seven games and even had a 30-point performance against the Indiana Pacers in that span. He has a favorable matchup going against the Bulls who have been terrible from a defensive perspective this season. Hart should have another great game scoring the ball.
Karl Anthony Towns Over 26.5 Points
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a pivotal player for the New York Knicks, averaging 24.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over 49 appearances. His field goal percentage stands at 53.4%, and he has a three-point shooting percentage of 43.8%.
Karl Anthony Towns scored 40-plus points in his last two games before the All-Star break. In what should be a high-scoring game against the Chicago Bulls I see him having another big game in the paint. The Bulls have been awful at protecting the rim this season and are giving up 120.7 points per game to opposing teams which is the second most in the league. Expect the Knick's big man to have another massive game on Thursday night.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
