The New York Knicks (9-12) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (7-11) at United Center Monday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Bulls NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Knicks at Bulls: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:25 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Knicks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Bulls -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +4.5 (-110) | Bulls -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Bulls: Key injuries
Knicks
- C Nerlens Noel (groin) questionable
Bulls
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (quadriceps) out
- SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) questionable
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Knicks at Bulls: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Bulls 115, Knicks 110
Money line (ML)
The Bulls (-180) are a risky play at this price, as I’d rather just lay the points which is less costly. Chicago is coming off a 123-122 loss to the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers Sunday. The Knicks are an equally risky proposition, as they are coming off a 14-point drubbing at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. AVOID.
Against the spread (ATS)
The BULLS -4.5 (-110) aren’t catching a lot of points here, but I’d rather go lightly on the spread than try and figure out a straight-up winner between two mediocre squads. Chicago lost by one at home Saturday, but at least it’s rested a bit and hasn’t had to travel.
New York just played on its home floor Sunday afternoon, and then traveled to Chitown. Advantage Bulls.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 217.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this game. Chicago enters on a 5-2 Over run in the past seven at home, and 7-3 in its past 10 games overall. The Over has also connected in seven of the previous 10 meetings between these teams on the west side of Chicago.
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