Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Preview and Prediction - Nov. 2 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Chicago Bulls will be on the road to face the New York Knicks in another round of league games. It is one of the eight games scheduled for Sunday.

The Bulls have started the season with a 5-0 record, their best start since the Michael Jordan era of 1996-96. The matchup against the Knicks is the second meeting between the teams in three days. Chicago defeated New York 135-125 in their NBA Cup opening group game.

Bulls guard Josh Giddey recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Center Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, seven rebounds and two assists, while Knicks guard Jalen Brunson finished with 29 points, two rebounds and seven assists.

The Knicks, on the other hand, have a 2-3 record. They have lost their last three games, with their last victory coming in the 105-95 win against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 24.

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Brunson recorded 31 points, three rebounds and five assists. Center Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in with 26 points, 13 rebounds and three assists.

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks game details

The Bulls-Knicks game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The matchup can be watched on TV via CHSN and MSG, and streamed via Fubo.

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks betting lines

Moneyline: Bulls (+210) vs. Knicks (-260)

Spread: Bulls (+7.0) vs. Knicks (-7.0)

Total: (O/U): Bulls (o234.5) -110 vs. Knicks (u234.5) -110

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks preview

The Bulls have a better head-to-head record against the Knicks. They have met 250 times, and Chicago leads with a close 131-119 record. However, both teams are evenly split in their last 10 meetings, with a 5-5 record.

Their last regular-season matchup was on Feb. 20, with the Knicks winning 113-111 at home in overtime. Towns recorded 32 points, 18 rebounds and two assists. Bulls' guard Giddey finished with 27 points, 16 rebounds and four assists.

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks predicted starting lineups

Bulls

PG: Josh Giddey | SG: Kevin Huerter | SF: Isaac Okoro | PF: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic

Knicks

PG - Jalen Brunson | SG - Mikal Bridges | SF - OG Anunoby | PF - Josh Hart | C - Guerschon Yabusele

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks betting tips

Josh Giddey has an over/under of 18.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.0 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson has an over/under of 24.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 31.2 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Bulls are my heavy favorites to win against the Knicks. Their recent streak and New York's defensive lapses should see them match to a 6-0 record. However, the Knicks will want to avoid the unwanted record of losing four consecutive games.

Expect a tough matchup.

Edited by Ubong Richard