New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Predictions Today
The New York Knicks will beat the Chicago Bulls, 118-112, in our October 28 forecast. New York’s stronger defensive results last season and Chicago center Nic Claxton’s confirmed absence give the Knicks the edge. Confidence is low because New York’s recent scoring and incomplete injury picture complicate the comparison. Neither the supplied spread nor total offers a convincing wager; the official recommendation is Pass.
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls prediction and best bet
New York gets the nod on the strength of its 2025-26 performance and Chicago’s personnel concerns. The Knicks finished 53-29 and allowed 110.1 points per game, a useful starting point against a Bulls team that finished 31-51. Claxton’s absence adds another reason to favor New York, particularly with Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 14.0 rebounds in Fubo’s current player listing.
Those advantages warrant a winner, but the betting case is less persuasive. Last season’s records cannot carry a 6.5-point road spread by themselves, and New York scored only 100, 103 and 102 points in its three reported losses. The best betting decision is Pass. The forecast favors the Knicks without treating their historical advantage as a reliable covering margin.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls, October 28, 2026, in the 2026-27 NBA season.
Time and venue: 8:00 p.m. ET at United Center in Chicago.
Record: Chicago is 1-3. Its two reported losses were against Washington and Boston.
SportsJaw moneyline: New York -265; Chicago +225.
SportsJaw odds: New York Knicks -6.5 (-115); Chicago Bulls +6.5 (-105). Moneyline: New York Knicks -265; Chicago Bulls +225. Total: Over 234.5 (-110); Under 234.5 (-110).