Bulls vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 3:25AM
The Chicago Bulls will face the favoured New York Knicks in NBA action at United Center on Sunday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine and Coby White, the Bulls are up against a Knicks line-up that includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bulls vs Knicks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Chicago vs New York NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 69% chance of defeating the Bulls at United Center.
Bulls vs Knicks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at United Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Bulls $2.80, Knicks $1.45
- Line: Bulls +5.5 ($1.95), Knicks -5.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 238 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bulls at $2.80 and the Knicks at $1.45.
The Bulls are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Knicks, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Knicks (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 238 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Bulls and the Knicks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 238-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bulls vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New York at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Bulls +5.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bulls vs Knicks best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Bulls vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulls vs Knicks at United Center on Sunday is the Knicks winning 121-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs New York game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Bulls vs Knicks: Player Props
Betting on Bulls vs Knicks player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Nikola Vucevic is expected to lead the way for the Bulls with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 31 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists for the Knicks.
Bulls Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | 21 | 9 | 4 |
| Zach LaVine | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Coby White | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Patrick Williams | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 28 | 13 | 4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| OG Anunoby | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 17 | 12 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Chicago vs New York game.
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Bulls vs Knicks: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bulls and Knicks at United Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks
- Date: Sunday 5 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: United Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs New York predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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