Two teams on polar opposite sides of the spectrum of success meet up in the Windy City tonight when the New York Knicks (36-21) roll into the United Center (24-33) to take on the Chicago Bulls. This is the third meeting of the season between these teams, with each one winning its home game.
Knicks vs. Bulls tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday from Chicago, IL, live on NBA League Pass.
Below, we’ll break down our Knicks vs. Bulls prediction and Sunday NBA picks for PrizePicks. Use PrizePicks NBA to make picks on player projections and win real money if you’re right.
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Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Knicks are riding high coming into tonight’s game, having won seven of their last 10 games and bludgeoning opponents along the way. Across their last 14 contests, they've won eight by at least 10 points.
New York is coming off an incredible comeback win against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Finding themselves trailing by 16 points heading into the fourth quarter, they proceeded to outscore Houston 33-15 in the final frame.
Things couldn't really be going worse for the Bulls right now. Then again, considering how loaded this year’s NBA Draft class is, perhaps they're precisely where they want to be. Losers of nine straight games, this is a franchise in complete disarray.
The lone bright spot has been the improved play of sophomore F Matas Buzelis. He has increased his scoring average from 8.6 points per game last season to 15.0 this year. He's also chipping in 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game and seems to be a building block for the future of Chicago basketball.
Knicks vs. Bulls Spread, Over/Under
The Knicks enter Sunday’s game as 10.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.17x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bulls are home underdogs with a 4.34x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: New York Knicks -10.5 (1.85x payout)
- Over/Under: 232.5 (1.96x payout on over)
- Game Winner Payout: Knicks 1.17x | Bulls 4.34x
Team Picks payouts are live as of writing and are subject to change.
Knicks vs. Bulls Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Knicks vs. Bulls injury report for Sunday, via NBA.com.
New York Knicks Injury Report
- N/A — not yet submitted
G Miles McBride is out for an extended period of time as he recovers from a core muscle injury. There's reportedly optimism from the Knicks that he can get back by the end of the regular season.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- N/A — not yet submitted
G Anfernee Simons suffered a wrist injury in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons and didn't return to action. G Jaden Ivey will be reevaluated in two weeks regarding his knee injury.
Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to help you make your Knicks vs. Bulls prediction on the spread today.
- New York is 31-27-0 (53.5%) against the spread (ATS), the ninth-best record in the NBA.
- The Bulls are 25-32-0 (43.9%) ATS, eighth-worst in the league.
- Over their last 10 games, the Knicks have the fifth-best net rating (10.1).
- In stark contrast, over Chicago’s last 10, they have the worst net rating in the sport (-14.0).
- For the season, the Bulls rank 24th in both offensive and defensive rating. The Knicks, on the other hand, are third in offensive rating and 11th in defensive rating.
Knicks vs. Bulls Picks for PrizePicks Today: 2/22/26
Here are two of the top Knicks vs. Bulls to consider for PrizePicks today. Player projections via the PrizePicks real-money NBA game.
Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. Bulls Projection: 36.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Brunson is averaging exactly 36.5 points, rebounds, and assists (PRA), but this matchup may see him explode for more.
- Over their last 10 games, the Bulls' defense has allowed opponents to shoot 49.7% from the field (26th) and 40.8% from 3-point range (27th).
- Chicago gives up the third-most assists per game (28.5).
- In his two prior matchups vs. Chicago this season, Brunson has produced 39 and 38 PRA.
- This is a massive tempo-up spot for the Knicks, who rank 24th in pace, going up against the Bulls, who rank fifth.
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Bulls F Matas Buzelis vs. Knicks Projection: 23.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- Buzelis averages 22.5 PRA, a full point below this projected number.
- He's shooting 4.3% worse from the field and 9.7% worse from deep at home this year, leading him to posting 1.2 fewer PPG in the confines of Chicago.
- The Knicks’ defense cedes the fifth-fewest rebounds (41.7) and fourth-fewest assists (24.7) per game.
- On the flip side of the pace coin, a pace-down outing could lead to fewer opportunities for Buzelis to fill up the box score.
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