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New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 4, 2025

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Jan 4, 2025 8:44 PM
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the New York Knicks (24-11) will take on the Chicago Bulls (15-19) at the United Center. The Knicks, riding high in third place in the Eastern Conference, look to even the regular season series against the Bulls, who are struggling to find consistency at home with a 5-11 record. Can the Knicks' strong road record (13-7) propel them to victory in Chicago?
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls

Current Odds

NY
CHI
Over
235.5
-107
Under
249.5
-110
NY
-6.5
-115
CHI
+7.5
-110
NY
ML
-323
CHI
ML
+433

Chicago Bulls recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/1/25 @ Washington Wizards L 125-107
12/30/24 @ Charlotte Hornets W 115-108 OT
12/28/24 vs Milwaukee Bucks W 116-111
12/26/24 @ Atlanta Hawks L 141-133
12/23/24 vs Milwaukee Bucks L 112-91

New York Knicks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/1/25 vs Utah Jazz W 119-103
12/30/24 @ Washington Wizards W 126-106
12/28/24 @ Washington Wizards W 136-132 OT
12/27/24 @ Orlando Magic W 108-85
12/25/24 vs San Antonio Spurs W 117-114

Chicago Bulls injuries

  • Torrey Craig (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Ayo Dosunmu (SG): Out

New York Knicks injuries

  • Miles McBride (PG): Day-To-Day
  • Mitchell Robinson (C): Out
  • Kevin McCullar Jr. (F): Out

Knicks vs Bulls game info

Type Info
Venue United Center
Location Chicago, IL
Tip-off Sat 8:00 PM
TV NBA TV

Knicks vs Bulls predictions

As the New York Knicks gear up to face off against the Chicago Bulls, all eyes will be on the dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson, with his knack for scoring and distributing the ball, is expected to light up the scoreboard with around 24 points while also dishing out 7 or 8 assists. Meanwhile, Towns is set to be a strong presence on the glass, likely racking up over 15 rebounds and pushing past 23 points himself. You can't forget about OG Anunoby, either. He's a solid contributor who's likely to snag a few steals and put up double-digits of his own in points, giving the Knicks a well-rounded advantage. With Josh Hart adding his near double-double effort of rebounds and points, the Knicks seem to have a balanced attack loaded with potential.

Flipping the script to the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine is always a player to watch. Expect him to be the go-to scorer for the Bulls, putting up over 21 points in the game and keeping the Knicks' defense on its toes. Sharing the load, Nikola Vucevic is anticipated to dominate in the paint, projecting a double-double of points and rebounds, adding about 20 points and grabbing 11 boards. Josh Giddey will play an essential role as well, not just in terms of his expected points tally but also in facilitating play and snagging rebounds. With an assist count likely landing around 6 or 7, Giddey's play will be crucial to maintaining fluid offense against the Knicks' notorious defensive schemes.

When it comes to game predictions, the Knicks' current momentum and third-place standing in the Eastern Conference make them a formidable opponent for the Bulls. Especially considering the home record of the Bulls, which has been less than stellar, the Knicks seem poised to take the win. With a roster that includes strong performances from both seasoned and emerging players, particularly in key areas like defense and 3-point shooting, New York looks set to leave the United Center with a victory. However, don't count the Bulls out just yet—if they catch fire and their stars show up, this game could easily go down to the wire. So, buckle up as we wait to see which team will assert dominance on this exciting NBA clash. Who's your money on? This one’s going to be thrilling!

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