Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction 21 February 2025
🔊 Is everything so clear-cut in the upcoming matchup between New York and Chicago? The teams are in completely different forms, with the Canadian team not having tasted victory for 4 matches. However, the visitors cannot be underestimated, as both meetings this season ended in favor of the Bulls. In this situation, we will try to analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents to provide you with an accurate prediction for the game that will take place at Madison Square Garden.
Head-to-Head
In head-to-head matchups, the teams are tied. Over a span of 46 games, New York and Chicago have each secured 23 victories. However, in the current season, the Knicks are facing significant challenges in achieving positive results. Despite Tom Thibodeau's team being considered clear favorites in both meetings, the Bulls easily finished the games in their favor - 139-126 at home and 124-123 away.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
New York Knicks Team Overview
New York is having a pretty good season. Before the start of the championship, the Knicks were among the top 3 main contenders for the title, and so far, the team has not disappointed at all. The Knicks have suffered only 18 losses in 54 games and are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Only the reigning NBA champion and the relentless Cleveland are above them. Moreover, New York went into the break associated with the All-Star Game with a good mood. Tom Thibodeau's squad won 9 of their last 11 games, and on February 13, in a high-scoring matchup, they defeated Atlanta, the main trigger for NBA top clubs (149-148).
Match Results: New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls Team Overview
Chicago, in turn, cannot yet consider the current season successful. Yes, the team is fighting and trying to compete on equal terms with all opponents, but so far, not much is working out. The Canadian team, with a win-loss record of 22-33, holds the tenth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a small gap from their closest pursuers-just two wins. Moreover, the Bulls have clearly failed in their recent games. The team suffered 4 consecutive losses, and before the break, they were twice defeated by not the most serious opponent, Detroit, at home (92-132 and 110-128). This break was untimely for Billy Donovan's squad, as they needed to reset and get back on the right track.
Match Results: Chicago Bulls
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 46;
- number of wins for the home team - 23, for the away team - 23.
Statistics: New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
- number of tournament matches played: 26 vs 26;
- number of wins: 36 (66.67%) vs 22 (40%);
- number of losses: 18 (33.33%) vs 33 (60%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 19;
- number of away wins for the away team: 12.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 8 vs 3;
- number of losses: 2 vs 7;
- number of home wins for the home team: 5;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
- Chicago Bulls has won with +11.5 points handicap in each of their last 5 NBA games against New York Knicks.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 104.98, for the away team - 104.65;
- average total points in H2H matches - 209.63.
Statistics: New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls
- average total in the tournament: 230.91 vs 236.69;
- average total points scored: 118.43 vs 116;
- average total points conceded: 112.48 vs 120.69;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 59.5 vs 56.89;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 58.09 vs 58.8;
- New York Knicks: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 119.62;
- Chicago Bulls: average total points scored away in the tournament - 117.12;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 124.5 (home - 128.14) vs 112.1 (away - 112.25).
- New York Knicks scores fewer than 63.5 points in the first half in each of their last 7 NBA home games against Chicago Bulls.
Editorial Prediction
Bookmakers have no doubt that in the upcoming matchup, New York will come out stronger. Our editorial team agrees with their opinion. The difference in class between these teams is too significant. The Knicks are at the peak of their form, acting very confidently in attack and playing flawlessly in defense. It's hard to imagine how Chicago plans to compete with Tom Thibodeau's team, especially playing away. We believe that the Bulls won't be able to score much, so as a key bet, we suggest total under 247.5 points. This bet has won in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head NBA matchups between the teams.
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