The Bulls will play the Knicks on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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 Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 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 Chicago Bulls come to this game with a 85.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 97.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 12-14 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 19-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls currently rank 9th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 4th, averaging 118.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.7 points against the Chicago Bulls, ranking them 2nd in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls currently have a 3-9 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 9-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 22-33 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 36-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Bulls be takin' on the Knicks in...a fierce battle on Thursday at the Knicks' home court...The Knicks be havin' a mighty fine season with a 36-18...record, while the Bulls be strugglin' at 22-33 overall...The Bulls be needin' to step up their game if they...want to stand a chance against the Knicks' strong offense...Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placin' yer bets...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game, so don't miss out on...the action. We have a great sampling of this game's prop...bets below, so place yer bets and may the best team...emerge victorious on the court this Thursday night in New York!
Best Bulls at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -11.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +11.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 244.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 244.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -625 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +450 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bulls
Knicks
2/20/25 7:40pm EST | +11.5 -110-11.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Bulls
Knicks
Game to Overtime
2/20/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -105116.5 u -120Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 128.5 o -110128.5 u -115Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
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Cameron Payne
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
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Josh Giddey
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -118Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -14027.5 u +105Bet |
Kevin Huerter
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Matas Buzelis
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Tre Jones
Points Scored
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Ayo Dosunmu
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o +10040.5 u -130Bet |
Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 2/20/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 34-18 | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
| pb - Chicago Bulls | 39 | 43 | 0.476 | +29.0 | 18-23 | 21-20 | 4-12 | 28-24 | 117.8 | 119.4 | -1.6 | W3 | 7-3 |
Chicago Bulls & New York Knicks Futures Odds
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Chicago Bulls & New York Knicks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks 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 Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 7:40 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 Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks 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.