The Knicks will play the Bulls on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls set for Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks currently have a 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Bulls is 86.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 13-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls start this matchup with a 5-11 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 5th (117.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Chicago Bulls stand at 6th averaging 117.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.6 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 22nd in the league. The Chicago Bulls currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 121.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have notched a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Chicago Bulls possess a 3-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 24-10 overall record, while the Chicago Bulls have a 15-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scallywags! The New York Knicks be takin' on the Chicago Bulls...
The fans in Chicago be rowdy and ready for a rumble...
The Knicks be sailin' in with a 24-10 record, while the Bulls be strugglin' at 15-19...
In division play, the Knicks be holdin' a 5-1 record...
The Knicks be scorin' 117.9 points per game, just edgin' out the Bulls...
See you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team plunder the victory!
Best Knicks at Bulls Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Bulls
1/04/25 8:10pm EST | -5.5 -115+5.5 -105 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Prop Bets
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Knicks
Bulls
Game to Overtime
1/04/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -120Bet |
Coby White
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
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Dalen Terry
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Smith
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Josh Giddey
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o +10515.5 u -145Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
Patrick Williams
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
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Zach LaVine
Points Scored
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -13022.5 u +100Bet |
Coby White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11538.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o +11031.5 u -145Bet |
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Nikola Vucevic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CHI 1/04/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
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 |
New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Futures Odds
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New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +2800 Bet |
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New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Team Pages
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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 Saturday, January 4th, 2025 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.