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Knicks Poised to Continue Dominance Over Bulls in Wednesday Night Matchup at MSG

The Bulls and Knicks, both off to slower starts this season, will face off in New York City on Wednesday night. Chicago recently ended a four-game losing streak but fell to Cleveland on Monday, while New York will be looking to bounce back from a loss to Indiana. This will be the first meeting between the two Eastern Conference teams this season. New York is the favorite to win, opening at -9 and currently holding a line of -8. Tipoff is set for 7:40 EST at Madison Square Garden. Stay tuned for our Bulls vs. Knicks predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +275 | Knicks -335
• Spread: Bulls +8 (-110) | Knicks -8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 230.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 77%.

Chicago vs New York Stats

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are currently struggling, having lost five of their last six games and ranking ninth in the Eastern Conference. Offensively, they are averaging 114.6 points per game and shooting 45.9% from the field. Defensively, they are allowing 120.2 points per game and opponents are shooting 47.6% from the field against them. In their recent game against Cleveland, the Bulls had strong offensive performances from their starters but struggled with turnovers and bench scoring. Coby White stood out with a 20-point game and team-leading steals per game. Additionally, they are dealing with injuries to Lonzo Ball and Jalen Smith. Overall, Chicago has a power ranking of 21 and a record of 4-7.

New York Knicks Analysis

The New York Knicks recently faced a 1-3 SU run, revealing potential struggles despite strong offensive statistics. The team averaged 112.5 points over their last four games, shooting 49% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range, ranking fourth and third overall, respectively. Their defense allowed the Pacers to shoot 51.1% and scored at least 29 points in each quarter, with a 40-point fourth. The Knicks rank 13th in the league for allowing 111.2 points per game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range against them. Three starters scored at least 25 points in a recent game, but the bench struggled to contribute significant points. Jalen Brunson led the team with 33 points, adding a double-double with six rebounds and 10 assists. The Knicks have a power ranking of 5 and rank 14th for offense, scoring 114.44 points per game. Their defense ranks 13th, allowing an average of 111.22 points per game. The team has a 5-5 record overall and ATS.

Knicks Look to Continue Dominance over Bulls in Key Matchup

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls faced off three times during the final two weeks of last year's regular season, with the Knicks coming out on top 2-1 in wins and 3-1 in the season series. Both teams had a 2-2 split against the spread. New York will be playing this game after being on the road the night before, but the short trip from Philadelphia to New York should not pose a major challenge. While the offensive stats of both teams appear comparable, the Knicks have a stronger offensive duo in Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite some initial challenges, these two superstars seem to be building good chemistry. The Bulls have a size advantage down low but have a weaker defense in the paint, which could play to the Knicks' advantage. With a strong track record at the Garden this season and a positive trend in recent games against Chicago, the Knicks are a good pick to cover in this matchup.

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