Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Sunday, November 2, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a big clash in the Eastern Conference in the first two weeks of the season on Sunday, Nov. 2. Read our Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Bulls are the last undefeated team in the East with their 5-0 record. The Knicks have lost three straight games as they have a 2-3 record. New York lost to the Bulls in Chicago in their last game on Friday. This matchup will tip-off at 7 P.M. EST.
Chicago only remaining undefeated team in the East
Chicago is 5-0 overall this season. The Bulls have been incredible to start the season. They are one of two other teams undefeated, with the Thunder and Spurs holding the same mark. The Bulls started the season with wins against Detroit, Orlando, and Atlanta. They followed it with a double-digit win versus Sacramento before their biggest win of the season.
In their last game, Chicago defeated the Knicks 135-125 at home on Friday, Oct. 31. The Bulls grabbed the lead just before the end of the first quarter and they never looked back. Chicago shot 53.6% from the field and 45.9% from behind the arc. The Bulls also out-rebounded the Knicks in the win. They forced 12 turnovers and Chicago scored 25 points off of them. Josh Giddey led the team with 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting.
Giddey leads the team with 22 points and eight assists this season. Nikola Vucevic is also grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds per game.
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The Bulls rank sixth in the league in offensive efficiency. The defense for Chicago has been solid, too, as they rank 11th in that category. They also rank seventh in rebounds grabbed per game.
Chicago is 5-0 against the spread this season. The Bulls have been underdogs in four of their games this year and have covered all of them. The over is 3-2 when Chicago has played, too. The under is 2-1 when the total has been set at 235 or less.
Zach Collins and Coby White are out for the game. Ayo Dosunmu is listed as questionable, while Julian Phillips is probable.
New York on three-game losing streak
The Knicks are 2-3 overall through the first few games of the season. New York opened the season with wins over Cleveland and Boston. The Knicks have halted over the past week, losing three straight games. All three losses have come on the road as they suffered defeats to Miami and Milwaukee.
In their last game, the Knicks lost 135-125 on the road to the Bulls on Friday, Oct. 31. New York led briefly in the first quarter, but the Bulls grabbed a lead at the end of the quarter, and they never looked back. The Knicks shot 49.5% from the field and just 40% from behind the arc. The Knicks’ downfall was turning the ball over 12 times, which led directly to 25 points. The Knicks were dominated in the paint, too. Chicago outscored New York 54-38 inside the lane. Jalen Brunson led the team with 29 points on 12-for-25 shooting.
Brunson leads the team with 31.2 points per game and 5.4 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is the top rebounder with 12.8 boards per game
The Knicks rank 20th in offensive efficiency so far. They also rank 17th in defensive efficiency in just the first week of the year. The Knicks are placed fifth in rebounds per game, too.
The Knicks are 2-3 against the spread this season. New York is 2-0 against the spread when they have played at home. The Knicks are 1-4 against the spread when they have been favored. The over is 3-2 when the Knicks have played. The under is 2-1 when the total has been set at 230 or higher.
Mitchell Robinson is the lone injury and he is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Picks
Bulls vs Knicks Spread Pick
- New York Knicks -7 (5 units)
All good things must come to an end and this is the spot where the Bulls' perfect record will end. Chicago has been great to start the season, but with a few injuries, and with it being a tough atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are undefeated at home, and they are also undefeated against the spread inside their own stadium. New York will get the win and cover thanks to big plays from Jaylen Brunson and the team that currently ranks fifth best in rebounding.
Take the Knicks to cover.
Bulls vs Knicks Over/Under Pick
- Under 234 (5 units)
The Knicks will control this game and use their slow pace to dictate play. New York ranks 23rd in pace and their rebounding strength will not allow second-chance points. The under is 2-1 when the total has been set at 230 or higher. Chicago is around the middle of the pack when it comes to pace, as they rank 12th. The under is 2-1 when the total has been set at 235 or less for the Bulls.
Take the under on Sunday.
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