For the second time in five days, the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls are meeting at United Center.
The Bulls knocked off the Knicks in the first game on Friday, 108-100, as 1.5-point underdogs. Javonte Green gave Chicago a huge boost off the bench with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points.
What’s in store Tuesday night? Let’s take a closer look at the matchup and make a prediction.
Knicks vs. Bulls odds
Spread: Knicks -5 (-108), Bulls +5 (-112)
Total: o212.5 (-114), u212.5 (-106)
Moneyline: Knicks -200, Bulls +165
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Knicks vs. Bulls analysis
Chicago followed up that win with a 113-98 defeat at Orlando on Sunday, marking the 10th consecutive non-cover for the Bulls when coming off a game in which they covered the point spread.
The Bulls are 3-1 both straight-up and against the spread in their last four games in the underdog role.
The Knicks are coming off a 122-109 victory at Milwaukee as a 4.5-point underdogs on Sunday. They overcame an 11-point halftime deficit as Jalen Brunson torched the Bucks for 43 points in the win.
New York enters Tuesday’s action tied with Orlando for the third seed in the Eastern Conference at 46-32, while Chicago is locked into a play-in game matchup with Atlanta next week.
The Knicks ended a three-game road slide with the win at Milwaukee. They own a 1-3-1 record against the spread in their past five games as a road favorite.
Knicks vs. Bulls pick
The Knicks opened as one-point underdogs but the line has completely reversed as New York is now as high as a five-point favorite.
That gives us a betting edge with the home team. Look for Chicago to grab the cover in a letdown spot for the Knicks.
Pick: Bulls +5 (-110, bet365)
