Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks (18-14) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (13-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on MSG & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Bulls vs Knicks Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 14-17 against the spread, while the Knicks are 17-13 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+5.5 -105O 225.5 -110+200
New York Knicks -5.5 -115U 225.5 -110-250

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 62.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games (+15.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.25 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Under in 38 of their last 59 games (+13.96 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games (+13.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 46 of their last 68 games (+23.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 82 games (+20.68 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 59 games (+18.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 58 games (+16.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 51 games (+16.45 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 14-17 (-4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI).

  • 13-18 against the Moneyline (-4.5 Units / -10.84% ROI)
  • 13-18 against the Over for game total points (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI)
  • 18-13 against the Under for game total points (+3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 17-13 (+2.75 Units / 7.82% ROI).

  • 18-14 against the Moneyline (+3.4 Units / 7.21% ROI)
  • 14-17 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -13.35% ROI)
  • 17-14 against the Under for game total points (+1.6 Units / 4.55% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 82 games (-31.19 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 60 games (-16.79 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 78 games (-16.15 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-16.10 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 30 games at home (-15.94 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 80 games (-31.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 58 games (-29.20 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 68 games (-26.42 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 89 games (-26.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 85 games (-22.85 Units / -22% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The New York Knicks are 7-30 (.189) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The Utah Jazz have averaged 46.1 rebounds per game (4,472 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Knicks are 1-18 (.053) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .255

The Knicks are 6-41 (.128) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .296

The Knicks are 15-29 (.341) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .419

Injury Report: Knicks vs. BullsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Quentin Grimes (Knicks): Grimes is questionable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against Chicago.
  • Obi Toppin (Knicks): Toppin is expected to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is doubtful for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against New York.
  • Derrick Jones Jr. (Bulls): Jones Jr. is out for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against New York.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is doubtful for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against New York.
  • Goran Dragic (Bulls): Dragic is probable for Friday’s (Dec. 23) game against New York.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% (1,698/4,008) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 50.9 points per game (8,498 points/167 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.5

The Knicks are shooting 27% from three (55/206) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34%

The Knicks have averaged 1.18 points per shot (661 points/559 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,282 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Knicks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,163 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Knicks have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/13 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Knicks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (589 steals/83 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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