New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
14 December 2022
The New York Knicks have a record of 14-13 this season and are 7-6 on the road. Today, they'll face a tough competitor in the Chicago Bulls.
Ranking sixth in the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are trying to work their way to the top. Unfortunately, with a few key injuries, the Knicks might have a hard time winning this one.
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a 123-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks a few days ago. However, they did pull off an impressive win over the Dallas Mavericks at the end of last week.
With three losses over their last five games, the Bulls need to find a way to win. They have an overall record of 11-15; it's surprising that they're favored here.
New York Knicks: Knicks have won four straight games
Winning four games in a row is an impressive feat, to be sure. The Knicks' most recent game was a 112-99 win over the Sacramento Kings. In this game, RJ Barrett scored 27 points and went nine for twenty-one from the field.
What is most impressive, however, is that the Knicks held their opponent to under 100 points. They also outrebounded the Kings by 14 rebounds.
As a team, the Knicks average 113.8 points per game this season. They do, however, have a few players that are sidelined at the moment. Ryan Arcidiacono and Trevor Keels have both been ruled out for this game.
They should do just fine without them, but they'll lose a bit of depth. This could end up being the difference-maker between these two teams tonight.
Chicago Bulls: Bulls have a 7-5 record at home
The Chicago Bulls have two players listed as "day-to-day," but they're expected to play. Both Ayo Dosunmu and Alex Caruso were on the injury list just a day ago.
After an overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks, a win here would be great for the Bulls. Their offense averages 113.3 points per game, ranking 14th in the NBA. What's interesting is their defense allows the same amount.
Today, the Chicago Bulls need to be much better on defense. There are several scorers in the Knicks lineup, including RJ Barrett, that the Bulls need to stop.
Although they've suffered three losses in their last five games, they should be in good shape here. DeMar DeRozan leads the team with 26 points per game and will look to have a strong outing today.
New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Pick
At first glance, the New York Knicks seem to be the best option in this game. However, when you look deeper, you'll find the Bulls are the better pick.
The Knicks are just over .500 when it comes to winning games on the road. They're also missing a few players that will thin out their bench in this game.
The Chicago Bulls have a worse record overall but a better record at home. They'll also only need to cover four points, which isn't too bad. Go with the Bulls at home over the New York Knicks tonight.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Chicago Bulls -4, OVER
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