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 travel to Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in a rut as they've lost 13 of their last 17 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting routed by the Pistons in a 128-110 loss on Wednesday. Ayo Dosunmu led the team with 23 points and six assists, Nikola Vucevic added 21 points with 14 rebounds and five assists while Josh Giddey chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Bulls shot 43 percent from the field and nine of 41 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Pistons from the start and could never make any ground after falling behind at halftime. The Bulls will take on the Suns after this game.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in a groove as they've won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Hawks in a 149-148 overtime win on Wednesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists, Jalen Brunson added 36 points with eight assists while Precious Achiuwa chipped in with 26 points on 12 of 16 shooting. As a team, the Knicks shot 57 percent from the field and 11 of 26 from the 3-point line as they wasted an early 18-point lead before they turned to Brunson who drained the game-winner with just 11.1 seconds left in overtime to drag the team over the line.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won five of their last six games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last six games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Bulls' last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Patrick Williams and EJ Liddell, while the Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart and they have OG Anunoby listed as questionable. The Bulls enter this meeting in terrible form as they've been a mess since the trade deadline while the Knicks have been in season-best form and full of confidence following their overtime win over the Hawks just before the break. The Knicks were always going to be heavy favorites and I think it is totally warranted as I have them winning comfortably at home against this rebuilding Bulls squad.
Peter’s Pick New York -12.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
