Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction & Odds
Eastern Conference foes will square off in Chicago on Friday night when the Bulls host the Knicks at 8:00 p.m. ET.
With the Bulls laying 2.5 points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 228.5, what’s the best bet when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
543 New York Knicks (+2.5) at 544 Chicago Bulls (-2.5); o/u 228.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, December 16, 2022
United Center, Chicago, IL
Knicks vs. Bulls Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
Julius Randle contributed 31 points (8-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists over 46 minutes during Wednesday’s 128-120 overtime victory in Chicago. Randle led the Knicks in scoring despite having a slightly below-average shooting night. He erupted for 15 of his 31 points in the first quarter, shooting 4-for-8 from the field and 2-for-4 from downtown while also racking up four rebounds and one assist. Randle has been on a tear of late, posting 30-plus points in three of his last four appearances.
Chicago Bulls DFS Spin
Zach LaVine chipped in 25 points (11-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Wednesday’s 128-120 overtime loss to the Knicks. LaVine knocked down 47.8 percent of his attempts from the field and hit a pair of threes, though he was less efficient from beyond the arc. The UCLA product has put up 20 or more points in eight of his last nine matchups, averaging 24.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals over this stretch.
Knicks vs. Bulls NBA Betting Trends
Knicks are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Knicks are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 road games
Knicks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Knicks vs. Bulls NBA Prediction:
The under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between these two teams and is 4-1 in the last five meetings at the United Center. The under is also 6-1 in the Knicks’ last seven games overall, is 8-3 in their last 11 road games and has cashed in five of their last seven games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the under is 6-2-1 in the Bulls’ last nine home games, is 20-8-1 in their last 29 games following an ATS loss and are 20-8-1 in their last 29 games coming off an ATS loss.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: KNICKS/BULLS UNDER 228.5