The Chicago Bulls (4-7) travel to face off against the New York Knicks (5-5) on Wednesday, November 13th. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on MSG. The Knicks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Bulls vs Knicks

The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Chicago dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 119-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. The Bulls were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 232 fell just short of the O/U line of 237.

A key moment came when the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, turning a 44-42 lead into 52-44. Chicago stayed close, entering the 4th quarter down 95-92, but Cleveland outscored them 24-21 in the final period to seal the win.

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 111-99 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, the Knicks evened their record at 5-5. New York, favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 210 fell just short of the 212.5 O/U line.

The Knicks took control in the 4th quarter, going on a 13-0 run to stretch the score from 77-75 to 88-77. They outscored the 76ers 33-24 in the final period to seal the win.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 26 points in their loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each added 20 points, with White hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate.

The Bulls made 14 threes as a team, shooting 36.8% from deep and 49.4% overall. LaVine shot 60% from the field, though he struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 threes at 28.6%.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 24 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field in their win over the 76ers. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 13 boards, while Jalen Brunson contributed 18 points, 10 of which came in the 4th quarter.

The Knicks shot 49.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29% of their threes with 9 makes. Anunoby connected on 2 threes at a 50% rate, while Towns also made 2, shooting 33.3% from deep.

Bulls Team Defense

Defensively, the Bulls struggled early, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 44% shooting from the field.

Chicago gave up 15 three-pointers, with the Cavaliers shooting 33% from deep. Cleveland also went 18/24 from the free-throw line. The Bulls recorded 43 defensive rebounds, while allowing 12 offensive boards, and finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Knicks Team Defense

The Bulls gave up 119 points to the Cavaliers on Monday, allowing 34 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up 28 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.

Chicago held Cleveland to 44% shooting, including 33% from beyond the arc, where the Cavaliers hit 15 threes. The Bulls sent Cleveland to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws. Chicago grabbed 43 defensive rebounds but gave up 12 offensive boards, adding 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Bulls vs Knicks Trends

• Through their last three road contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Chicago posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
• Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.

Bulls vs Knicks Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +8, the Bulls is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 227.5, and our model predicts the Bulls and Knicks to score a combined 252 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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