The Knicks will play the Bulls on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls will tip-off on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks come to this game with a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, is currently 85.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 13-13 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls come to the floor sporting a 15-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 7th (118.0) for average points scored per game. The Chicago Bulls stand 10th, averaging 116.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.9 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 120.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 10-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Chicago Bulls, come to the game with a 3-9 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 35-20 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 24-31 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, knaves! The New York Knicks sail into Chicago...to plunder a victory over the hapless Bulls. The venue be alive with excitement for this clash of titans...
The Knicks stand tall with a 35-20 record, while the Bulls flounder at 24-31. New York dominates the Atlantic, boasting a 10-3 division record...While Chicago struggles in the Central at 3-9. Expect a high-scoring affair as the Knicks average 118.0 points...
For the Bulls, they average 116.8 points per game, a close match. Be sure to review each team's performance stats for this showdown...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...So hoist the Jolly Roger and prepare for a battle on the hardwood!
Best Knicks at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Bulls
2/22/26 8:10pm EST | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Knicks
Bulls
Game to Overtime
2/22/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -118Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -115Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -14512.5 u +105Bet |
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Guerschon Yabusele
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +11510.5 u -150Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -115Bet |
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Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10515.5 u -140Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -14016.5 u +105Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1359.5 u -185Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 35.5 o -11835.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 2/22/26 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 42 | 25 | 0.627 | +10.0 | 23-9 | 18-16 | 11-3 | 27-15 | 117.2 | 110.9 | +6.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Bulls | 27 | 39 | 0.409 | +24.5 | 16-18 | 11-21 | 4-10 | 17-26 | 115.9 | 120.2 | -4.3 | L1 | 3-7 |
New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bulls | +100000 Bet |
New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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