New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls NBA Picks - Odds and Predictions

Keith F
Date: December 27, 8:05 pm
Location: United Center
TV: MSG

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Chicago -1.5
Total: 208

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The New York Knicks will hit the road to take on Eastern Conference rival the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:05 PM and is set to be broadcasted on MSG live from the Windy City. New York has won six of the last nine against the Bulls in this series. Earlier this month in Chicago, the Knicks were defeated by the Bulls in New York by a score of 104-102. The game was nothing short of a thriller.
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New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Overview<br />
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New York enters off a Christmas day lost against Philadelphia at home on Monday when the Knickerbockers were defeated 105-98. The Knicks have lost three of their last four overall. Most recently, the Bulls were victorious on the road when they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Bradley Center last night by a score of 115-106.
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New York at Chicago NBA Key Betting Trends<br />
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On the year the Knicks stand at 17-16 SU while also showcasing value against the spread at 19-14.
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As for Chicago, the Bulls at one point owned one of the worst records in the East but have since played in sparkling form to get up to 11-22 SU.
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Chi-town nearly mirrors the Knicks against the spread and have been extremely economical as a 19-13-1 ATS selection.
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It is worth highlighting, that the Knicks remain 2-10 SU on the road this season.
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Public Money<br />
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In the early stages, we have noticed the public take a lean on the Bulls. This could be chalked up to several narratives. First, the Knicks have had plenty of woes on the road. Second, the Knicks are on a losing streak. Third and perhaps even most prominent of all, the Bulls attained a huge win last night against a team they were taking back 7.5 points against. Despite 84% of the cash and 67% of the tickets being on the Bulls, the line has descended by half of a point to indicate action on the Knickerbockers. On the Money Line, New York is offered as a road dog at evens compared to Chicago who comes in as a -120 home favorite. The Over/Under Line is currently offered at 208 after rising by 1.5 points, indicating action on the Over. 100% of the tickets and cash are on the Over in this market to confirm this narrative.
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New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Pick

What resonates with us in this market is the abrupt shift in how these two teams were priced compared to the encounter 18 days ago. Chicago was a 3.5-point dog at home when they hosted the Knicks in the aforementioned contest. Now, they were asked to spot a bucket. Overall from the close of the previous market to the open of this spot, the swing is 5.5 points. That is quite significant.

However, given the results of both teams as of recent some may expect this line to actually be higher which makes the Bulls look deceptively good. Whilst Chicago may finally be in line to be more appropriately priced as the Knicks never had business spotting road points to begin with, the market reveals little faith in Chicago and sets up takers potentially for a hard fall. New York is in a prime spot to pull off an upset. We’ll trade away the bucket and take the Knicks on the Money Line.

Free Pick: Take New York +100 (EVENS)
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