New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls NBA Betting Prediction
PublishedJanuary 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 4, 2025 ,

NBA New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 1/4/2025

The New York Knicks (24-11) travel to face off against the Chicago Bulls (15-19) on Saturday, January 4th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on MSG. Both the Knicks and Bulls will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

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The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks fell to 24-11 on the season after a 117-107 loss to the Thunder on Friday. New York, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 224 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 224.5.

New York took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Thunder 36-21. However, a 10-0 run by the Thunder brought them back into the game. The Knicks led 88-80 going into the 4th, but were outscored 37-19 in the final quarter.

The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Chicago’s season record dropped to 15-19 after a 125-107 road loss to the Wizards on Wednesday. The Bulls, who were favored by 6 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 232 fell 9 points short of the O/U line of 241.

Chicago trailed 27-25 after the 1st quarter and 55-51 at halftime. Washington extended their lead by outscoring the Bulls 36-29 in the 3rd quarter, and the Bulls couldn’t mount a comeback, losing the 4th quarter 34-27.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

The Knicks struggled from beyond the arc in their loss to the Thunder, hitting just 9 threes at a 28.1% clip. Overall, they shot 47.8% from the field.

Mikal Bridges led the way with 24 points, including 10 in the 2nd quarter. Jalen Brunson added 22, scoring 10 in the final period, while OG Anunoby contributed 20 points.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

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In their 125-107 loss to the Wizards, the Bulls shot 44.6% from the field, with a three-point percentage of just 29.8%. Despite the struggles from deep, they managed to hit 14 threes in the game.

Zach LaVine led the way for Chicago, scoring 32 points on 60% shooting, including 3 made threes at 37.5%. Coby White added 17 points, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds, though he shot just 29.4% from the field.

Knicks Team Defense

Defensively, the Knicks had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 117-107 loss to the Thunder. Oklahoma City shot 51% from the field.

New York allowed 14 three-pointers on 51% shooting from beyond the arc. The Thunder also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. The Knicks gave up 7 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Bulls Team Defense

Defensively, the Knicks had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 points, but they struggled in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing 33 and 37 points, respectively, in their 117-107 loss to the Thunder. New York couldn’t contain Oklahoma City’s shooting, as the Thunder hit 51% from the field.

The Knicks also had trouble defending the three-point line, where the Thunder connected on 14 threes at a 51% clip. New York sent Oklahoma City to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Knicks gave up 7 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Knicks vs Bulls Trends

  • Although New York has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 114 points per game in these games.
  • Although Chicago has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-4-1. The team averaged 120 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
  • New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction

The Bulls come in as the underdog at +5.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 234 and our model has the Knicks and Bulls finishing with a combined 252 points. Our pick is to take the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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