Venue: United Center
Home: Chicago Bulls
Away: New York Knicks
17.12.2022,@04:00 AM (+03:00 UTC)
Part II
These two just met a few hours ago and in that game, the Knicks won in Overtime with a scoreline of 128:120 as Julius Randle posted 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. DeRozan nailed a bucket and made two free throws following a Quinten Grimes triple to tie the game. During the Overtime, Jalen Brunson scored seven of the 11 points as he ended up with an impressive 30 points night. This win marked the fifth win in a row for New York but they still have some lifting to do, currently with 15 wins and 13 losses. This was the second-straight Overtime loss for the Bulls which has now fallen to 16 losses and has just 11 wins.
The Knicks have been doing a great job away from home and have won eight out of their 14 games, which is an impressive return in terms of the road record. The move to bring in Jalen Brunson is bringing the fruits and although the Knicks have some depth issues, coach Tom Thibodeau has made some impressive adjustments. The Bulls have suffered a lot of strange losses and they have played in a similar manner like they did after Lonzo Ball got injured last season. Will things change for the Bulls anytime soon?
Injuries
- Bulls: OUT: Lonzo Ball. QUESTIONABLE: Ayo Dosunmu;
- Knicks: OUT: Ryan Arcidiano, Obi Toppin, Trevor Keels
Player Props Predictions
- Expected Leading Scorers: DeMar DeRozan(31-35 Points), Julius Randle(27-33 Points);
- Expected Leading Rebounders: Mitchell Robinson(11-13 Rebounds), Jalen Brunson(10-13 Rebounds), Nikola Vucevic(8-10 Rebounds);
- Expected Leading Playmaker: Jalen Brunson(5-8 Assists).
Expert Betting Tips
The Knicks are a formidable away-from-home record whereas the Bulls have been a bit iffy at home. They just played some time ago and it was clear that the battle can heat up once again. One big issue the Bulls have allowed multiple players to have a big night and their defense isn’t tight enough to contain even average offensive teams. That is why I believe the Knicks will capitalize upon their winning streak. I predict a scoreline of 115:108 in favor of the Knicks.