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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The New York Knicks will try to tighten their defense when they host the unbeaten Chicago Bulls on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. The Eastern Conference rivals met on Friday, when Chicago’s 135-125 win exposed New York’s lapses in transition and one-on-one defense.
Coach Mike Brown didn’t sugarcoat it: “Our defense in the first half was non-existent. It starts with guarding the basketball.”
Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges combined for 78 points, but the Knicks still fell to 2-3. Brown’s group will need more physicality if they hope to hand the Bulls their first loss.
Chicago’s 5-0 start is its best since the Jordan era. Josh Giddey has fueled it with 22 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game while shooting 45.5 percent from three. Coach Billy Donovan praised his poise after Giddey’s 32-point night in Friday’s victory.
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Line Movement and Odds
The Knicks opened as 7-point favorites, with the line holding steady at −7 (−110) at most books. Chicago sits around +218 on the moneyline, while the total remains 235.5.
Early betting splits show most public tickets on New York, but sharper bettors have taken Chicago plus the points. The Bulls are 5-0 ATS this season, while the Knicks have failed to cover in three straight.
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Matchup Breakdown
New York Outlook: The Knicks rank 7th in rebounds and 25th in scoring at 113.4 PPG. Brown’s defense has been leaky, allowing 115 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns played through a quad strain Friday, and Mitchell Robinson’s rim protection remains crucial if they want to slow Giddey and Nikola Vucevic inside.
Chicago Outlook: The Bulls’ offense has been rolling, ranking 6th in points per game (122.8) and 5th in effective field-goal percentage (58.1). They’re also limiting opponents to 9.2 made threes per night—the best mark in the league. Their bench, led by Coby White and Zach Collins when healthy, adds another layer of depth.
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Injuries and Conditions
Knicks Injury Report:
- Mitchell Robinson (Q) – ankle
- Karl-Anthony Towns (P) – quad strain
- OG Anunoby (P) – shoulder maintenance
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Bulls Injury Report:
- Coby White (Out) – calf
- Zach Collins (Out) – wrist
- Ayo Dosunmu (Q) – illness
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Best Bets and Prediction
The Bulls’ offensive rhythm and depth make them dangerous as 7-point underdogs. My model projects a Knicks 118–Bulls 114 final, giving value to Chicago +7.0.
The total of 235.5 leans high given both teams’ recent pace, but defensive emphasis from Mike Brown could slow things down. Slight lean to the Under.
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Best Bet: Bulls +7.0
Lean: Under 235.5
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