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NBA · Nov 05, 2026 · Madison Square GardenNew York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls

New York Knicks logo
Home · Rebuilding on both ends
Thu Nov 05 · 00:30 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Open at the rim
Chicago Bulls logo

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Match summary

Our model projects New York Knicks 115, Chicago Bulls 118, with the Bulls favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 232.8-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Knicks score 104.4 a game and concede 118.1; Bulls score 119.3 and concede 119.8.

Knicks sit 9th in the NBA standings, Bulls sit 14th. Tip-off at Madison Square Garden. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection.

Model pick
Chicago Bulls
56% chance to win
Coin-flip · projected margin -2.6
Projected score
115.1 – 117.7
New York Knicks · Chicago Bulls
Projected total
232.8
Combined points
Win probability
44%
56%
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls

Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.

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Team Profile

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks

8 games
Record1-7
Last 5 (most recent first)WWLLL
Home record1-4 (20%)
Away record0-3 (0%)
PPG for / against104.4 / 118.1
Last meetings

Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls

8 games
Record4-4
Last 5 (most recent first)LLLWL
Home record2-2 (50%)
Away record2-2 (50%)
PPG for / against119.2 / 119.8
Last meetings

2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.

Pre-match angle

The model line: Bulls by 2.6, total 232.8.

Knicks at home: 1–4 SU, 104.4 PPG. Bulls on the road: 2–2 SU, 119.3 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

New York Knicks lead 5-3 across the last 8 meetings on record. Most recent: New York Knicks won 133-127 on 29 Oct 2026.

Oct 29, 2026 Chicago Bulls 127 vs 133 New York Knicks NBA
Apr 03, 2026 New York Knicks 136 vs 96 Chicago Bulls NBA
Feb 23, 2026 Chicago Bulls 99 vs 105 New York Knicks NBA
Nov 03, 2025 New York Knicks 128 vs 116 Chicago Bulls NBA
Nov 01, 2025 Chicago Bulls 135 vs 125 New York Knicks NBA
Feb 21, 2025 New York Knicks 113 vs 111 Chicago Bulls NBA OT
Jan 05, 2025 Chicago Bulls 139 vs 126 New York Knicks NBA
Nov 14, 2024 New York Knicks 123 vs 124 Chicago Bulls NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5 (most recent first)
9
New York KnicksKnicks
2 3 549 548 WWLLL
14
Chicago BullsBulls
1 4 570 651 LLLWL

Current season as available on the live data feed.

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What time does New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls tip-off?
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls tips off Thu Nov 05 · 00:30 UTC at Madison Square Garden. Times use your device timezone unless you change it on the homepage.
What is the head-to-head record between New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls?
New York Knicks lead 5-3 across the last 8 meetings on record. Most recent: New York Knicks won 133-127 on 29 Oct 2026. The full list is in the Head-to-head section.

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