The Chicago Bulls (4-7) visit the New York Knicks (5-5) on Wednesday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting. Knicks won 3-1 last season
The Bulls have dropped 5 of their last 6 Games after losing 119-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday while covering as an 8-point home underdog. G Zach LaVine scored a team-high 26 points.
New York has won 2 of its last 3 games after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 111-99 on Tuesday as a 3.5-point road favorite. F OG Anunoby scored a team-high 24 points while G Josh Hart posted a triple-double (14 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists).
Bulls at Knicks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Bulls +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Knicks -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +8.5 (-115) | Knicks -8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Bulls at Knicks key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (wrist) out
- G Zach LaVine (adductor) probable
- C Adama Sanogo (knee) questionable
- F Jalen Smith (illness) questionable
Knicks (Not yet submitted; below is Tuesday’s IR)
- F Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out
- G Miles McBride (knee) questionable
- G Cameron Payne (hamstring) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bulls at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 122, Bulls 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Knicks (-350) to beat a banged-up Bulls (+280) team.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -8.5 (-105).
The Knicks have covered in 2 of their last 3 Games and in 4 of their last 7. They are also 2-1 ATS in their last 3 Games at home, all as favorites. They face a Chicago team that is just 2-4 ATS in its last 6 and has allowed 119 points or more in 5 of its last 6 Games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-105).
The Bulls have scored 119 points or more in 2 of their last 3 Games and have scored 112 points or more in 5 of their last 6. They have allowed 113 points or more in 6 straight Games. The Knicks have scored 116 points or more in 3 of their last 4 Games while allowing 121-plus points twice in the last 4 Games.
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