Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/20/2025

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Thursday, February 20, 2025

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 

Where to Watch:  MSG

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bulls +13.5, Knicks -13.5; Over/Under:  244.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bulls +13.5, Knicks -13.5; Over/Under:  244.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bulls +13.5, Knicks -13.5; Over/Under:  244.5 points

Chicago Bulls:  22-33 (5th place, Central Division)

New York Knicks:  36-18 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Chicago Bulls:  3-7 last 10

New York Knicks:  8-2 last 10

The Bulls are entering this game with a 22-33 record overall this season and they are 12-14 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak with losses coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors, and the Detroit Pistons twice in a row. Ayo Dosunmu led the team in points in that game with 23 while Nikola Vučević was next on the team with 21 points. Ayo Dosunmu led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Nikola Vučević led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 43% from the field, 22% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 120.7 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 23-30-2 this season and their O/U record is 27-28.

The Knicks are entering this game with a 36-18 record overall this season and they are 19-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in points in that game with 44 while Jalen Brunson was next on the team with 36 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 57.4% from the field, 42.3% from 3-point range, and 81.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.5 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 27-26-1 this season and their O/U record is 32-21-1.

The current betting odds have the Knicks listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-18 record overall which has them right near the top of the East. They have also looked great on their home court with their 19-10 home record. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 22-33 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East, but that record still has them in the play-in game for the playoffs, holding down the last spot. They haven't been a good road team though with their 12-14 road record, and they haven't looked good lately either. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and they aren't going to be coming out of the break feeling good as they went into the All-Star break losing 4 games in a row. The Knicks have been the opposite though, going into the break with 2 wins in a row, and they have also been really hot lately as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Bulls also traded away some players at the trade deadline so they are not really a team looking to make a playoff push this season, and the Knicks will be looking to come out of the break strong as they are only a few games behind the Celtics in 2nd place. The Bulls won't be able to compete with the Knicks on their home court with a week of rest under their belt. The best way to place a bet here is on the Knicks to cover the spread in this game. 

Bulls Knicks Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 20, 2025 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Knicks 134 Bulls 106.

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Chicago Bulls: 7-3 ATS when playing with 3 or more days rest. 8-4 ATS off a home loss against a division rival. 34-24 ATS off a home loss. 29-19 UNDER against Atlantic division opponents. 8-2 UNDER when playing with 3 or more days rest. 33-21 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses.

New York Knicks: 4-8 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite. 6-15 ATS on the road when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 37-18 1H UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 8-4 1H UNDER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite.

Chicago Bulls:  L. Ball (PG) Day To Day - Knee. A. Sanogo Day To Day - Knee.

New York Knicks:  T. Kolek (PG) Day To Day - Ankle. O. Anunoby (PF) Day To Day - Foot. P. Dadiet (SG) Day To Day - Toe. M. Robinson (C) Out - Ankle.

“I don't think anybody inside the organization has those answers right now.” - Billy Donovan on the state of the Bulls.

“It’s been fun. It’s been a steady process throughout every game. It’s been fun to go through this journey with the guys we have. I’ve enjoyed every second of it.” - Jalen Brunson on the team this season.

PG Josh Giddey

SG Kevin Huerter

SF Coby White 

PF Ayo Dosunmu

C Nikola Vucevic

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Mikal Bridges

SF Landry Shamet

PF Josh Hart

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PPG: N. Vucevic (19.1)

APG: J. Giddey (6.4)

Reb/G: N. Vučević (10.3)

PPG: J. Brunson (26.1)

APG: J. Brunson (7.5)

Reb/G: K. Towns (13.4)

Coaches:

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (5th season)

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)