The Chicago Bulls (39-42) and the New York Knicks (49-32) square off in a Sunday afternoon tilt. The Knicks head into this battle on a four-game winning streak. New York defeated the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 on Friday. On the other side, Chicago knocked off the Washington Wizards 129-127 in its last outing.
Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are 15-point favorites in the latest Bulls vs. Knicks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 216.5. Before making any Knicks vs. Bulls picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 25 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 83-58 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Bulls and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Bulls vs. Knicks:
- Bulls vs. Knicks spread: New York -15
- Bulls vs. Knicks over/under: 216.5 points
- Bulls vs. Knicks money line: New York -1111, Chicago +714
- CHI: The Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against the Knicks
- NYK: The Knicks are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games
- Bulls vs. Knicks picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Jalen Brunson has been an exciting playmaker for New York. Brunson has the footwork to be shifty in the lane but also has a reliable jumper to hit those perimeter shots consistently. He's averaging 28.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per contest. Brunson has dropped 35-plus points in five of his last six games. In his last outing against the Bulls, the 27-year-old had 45 points, eight assists, and went 7-of-12 from beyond the arc.
Guard Josh Hart is his fellow Villanova product and has terrific chemistry with Brunson. Hart excels in transition as both a slasher and a shooter from the outside. Additionally, Hart is always fighting on the boards. He puts up 9.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per contest. On April 9 versus the Bulls, Hart finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Bulls can cover
Small forward DeMar DeRozan is an athletic scorer. DeRozan has a reliable mid-range jumper and has a quick first step to get into the paint. The 34-year-old averages 23.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. In Thursday's win over the Pistons, DeRozan totaled 39 points, four boards, and seven assists.
Guard Coby White can score in bunches in the backcourt. White has the skills to score from anywhere on the floor with the speed to fly down the court. The North Carolina product logs 19 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per contest. On April 9 against the Knicks, White notched 24 points and six assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Knicks vs. Bulls picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 212 points. The model also says one side hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Bulls vs. Knicks, and which side hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that's on a sizzling 83-58 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
