Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The New York Knicks head to the Windy City on Friday night to take on the red-hot Chicago Bulls at the United Center in what should be an intriguing early-season showdown. Both teams are off to promising starts, but they’ve done so in different ways. The Knicks have been leaning heavily on their defensive structure under first-year head coach Mike Brown, while the Bulls have built their unbeaten 4-0 record behind balanced scoring and improved defensive consistency.
New York comes into this matchup looking to bounce back after a frustrating 121-111 road loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday. The Knicks started strong but fell apart in the second half, getting outscored by 22 points as defensive lapses and turnovers piled up. Despite the loss, the Knicks still rank ninth in the league in defensive efficiency—a promising sign for a team that hasn’t won an NBA Championship since 1973. Offensively, Jalen Brunson continues to lead the charge, while RJ Barrett and Julius Randle will need to find more rhythm if New York hopes to stay competitive on the road.
The Bulls, on the other hand, are flying high under veteran coach Billy Donovan. They extended their perfect start with a commanding 126-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, pulling away thanks to a dominant third quarter where they outscored the Kings by 12. Chicago’s defense has been a major factor in their success so far, holding opponents to just 111.3 points per game. Nikola Vucevic has been a steady force in the paint, while Josh Giddey’s playmaking and tempo control have given the offense a smooth rhythm.
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Chicago Bulls against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Giddey
T. Jones
M. Buzelis
J. Brunson
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
M. Bridges
Substitutes
D. Terry
J. Carter
A. Dosunmu
P. Williams
J. Phillips
N. Essengue
M. McBride
T. Kolek
J. Clarkson
J. Hart
L. Shamet
M. Diawara
P. Dadiet
G. Yabusele
Chicago Bulls - New York Knicks Key Points
- The Bulls are 7-1 in their last 8 games as underdogs vs. Eastern Conference teams
- The Knicks are 1-4 in their last 5 games as favorites vs. Central Division teams
- The Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games
- The home team is 7-0 ATS in the Knicks’ last 7 games
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Our Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction
On the injury front, guard Miles McBride is expected to return to action after missing two games due to personal reasons. His return should add much-needed depth to the backcourt rotation. However, big man Mitchell Robinson remains questionable with an ankle issue, which could hurt New York’s rebounding and rim protection if he sits out.
Injuries remain a factor for the Bulls as well, with Coby White and Zach Collins still sidelined. Even so, the chemistry between Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, and Giddey has been enough to keep the offense clicking. With the Bulls in form and feeding off the home crowd, they’ll look to keep their perfect record intact against a Knicks team still searching for consistency.
You can make a case for both teams—New York’s defense gives them a fighting chance, while Chicago’s momentum and confidence are hard to overlook. Given the Bulls’ unbeaten run and home-court advantage, the smarter play might be to back Chicago as an underdog. Their current balance on both ends of the floor gives them the edge in what could be a tightly contested matchup. Our prediction for Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks: Over 235.5 points.
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