Bulls vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 4

Bulls vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: MSG, CHSN, and NBA TV

The New York Knicks (24-11) are favored by 5.5 points against the Chicago Bulls (15-19) on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on MSG, CHSN, and NBA TV. The matchup's over/under is set at 238.

Bulls vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Bulls vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (55.2%)

Bulls vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 18 times in 35 games with a set spread.
• In the Bulls' 34 games this year, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• This season, 20 of the Knicks' games have gone over the point total out of 34 chances.
• Bulls games this year have gone over the total in 17 of 34 opportunities (50%).
• In home games, New York has a better record against the spread (8-6-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (10-10-0).
• The Knicks have eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of home games (60%) than road games (55%).
• Against the spread, Chicago has had better results away (9-8-1) than at home (7-9-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Bulls games have finished over less frequently at home (seven of 16, 43.8%) than on the road (10 of 18, 55.6%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.7 points, 14 rebounds and 3.3 assists, shooting 54.8% from the field and 44% from downtown, with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.1 points, 7.7 assists and 3 rebounds.
• Josh Hart averages 14.6 points, 8.7 boards and 5.6 assists.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 47.8% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per contest.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 18.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Bulls Leaders

• Per game, Nikola Vucevic provides the Bulls 20.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• The Bulls are receiving 22.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Zach LaVine.
• The Bulls are getting 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game from Coby White.
• The Bulls are receiving 12.1 points, 6.9 boards and 6.8 assists per game from Josh Giddey.
• Per game, Ayo Dosunmu provides the Bulls 12.6 points, 3.9 boards and 4.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks.

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