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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: United Center — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 4, 2:19 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Knicks (24-11) are set to face off against the Chicago Bulls (15-19) at Madison Square Garden in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup. The teams

Game outlook

The New York Knicks (24-11) are set to face off against the Chicago Bulls (15-19) at Madison Square Garden in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup. The teams previously met on November 13, 2024, with the Bulls narrowly defeating the Knicks 124-123. New York will seek to avenge that loss and maintain their strong performance, while Chicago looks to gain momentum and improve their record. The Knicks are currently favored to win by 5.5 points, with no movement in the betting line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Knicks -220 | Bulls +180

Spread: Knicks -5.5 (-110) | Bulls +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 233.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 69%.

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have been performing exceptionally well in the NBA, with a strong offense averaging 117.6 points per game and ranking in the top 4 for field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and free-throw percentage. Defensively, the Knicks are holding their opponents to 109.9 points per game, ranking 7th in scoring defense. They have a power ranking of 5 and are currently ranked 6th in offense and 8th in defense. The team has a record of 24-11 this season. Offensively, they are shooting well with high percentages in field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Defensively, they are holding their opponents to relatively lower percentages. To maximize profits this basketball season, consider following the expert NBA Handicappers.

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Chicago Bulls Analysis

The Chicago Bulls, currently ranked 14th in the NBA power rankings, have a record of 1-3 this season. Their offense is ranked 7th in the league, averaging 117.55 points per game, with Zach LaVine leading the charge. On defense, they rank 29th, giving up an average of 121.03 points per game. The Bulls will face the New York Knicks, who have recently gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Chicago. The Bulls will need to improve their perimeter defense if they hope to secure a win in this upcoming game.

New York Knicks continue to shine in betting despite back-to-back games

Despite playing on back-to-back nights, the New York Knicks remain a reliable choice for betting. With a record of 9-1 straight up and 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, the Knicks demonstrate their consistency and ability to perform well as a team. In contrast, the Chicago Bulls have shown inconsistency, as evidenced by their recent blowout loss to the Wizards. While the Bulls may have the advantage of being the home team with more rest, the Knicks' track record and team unity make them the safer bet for this matchup. Thus, I recommend betting on the Knicks to make a strong comeback in this game.

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SportsJaw Knicks vs Bulls archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Knicks vs Bulls matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Knicks-213 → -220Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Bulls+180 → +185Moved
  • Spread · New York Knicks-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Chicago Bulls+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over235.25 (-110) → 238.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under235.25 (-110) → 238.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Knicks
0-3 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Bulls
1-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:19:49.977Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-13Chicago Bulls 124 · New York Knicks 123
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Chicago Bulls defeated New York Knicks 139-126

Chicago Bulls defeated New York Knicks 139-126 on January 4, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Chicago Bulls' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 41-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Knicks -5.5 (-110) spread, Chicago Bulls covered, while the 265 combined points finished over the recorded total of 238.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Joem81Spread · New York Knicks -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Chicago Bulls +5.5 (-110)Win