Knicks vs Bulls Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

The New York Knicks complete a back-to-back on Saturday when visiting the Chicago Bulls after playing on the road Friday night versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. New York is 24-10 and second in the Atlantic division, one game behind the first-place Boston Celtics. New York defeated the Utah Jazz 119-103 on Wednesday for its 9th consecutive victory. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Jalen Brunson leads New York in scoring and assists, averaging 25.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second in scoring and the leading rebounder averaging 24.9 points and 13.7 rebounds per game. New York has five players averaging double figures in scoring. The Knicks score an average of 117.9 points per game shooting 49.9% overall and 38.8% from 3-point territory.

The Chicago Bulls looked to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home one Saturday when hosting the New York Knicks. Chicago is 15-19 and last in the Central Division, 14 ½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Chicago was defeated by the Washington Wizards 125-107 on Wednesday night. The Bulls have lost four of the last six.

Chicago's leading scorer is Zach LaVine with an average of 22.3 points per game. Nikola Vecevic is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 20.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Josh Giddey leads in assists averaging 6.8 per game. Chicago scores an average of 117.2 points per game shooting 46.6% overall and 37.0% from 3-point territory.

The New York Knicks will pick up a victory and cover the number on Saturday when visiting the Chicago Bulls despite completing a back-to-back. Entering the first game of the back-to-back on Friday, New York had won each of the last nine straight up and was 7-2 against the spread over that same stretch. New York is balanced at both ends of the court; 6th in scoring and 7th in points allowed. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover ATS 115-103.