New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/22/26

The New York Knicks enter this matchup at 36-21, averaging about 117.7 points per game while shooting over 47% from the field this season. Led by Jalen Brunson and anchored inside by Karl-Anthony Towns, New York has thrived in half court execution and tempo control, ranking among the top offenses in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have struggled during an eight game skid, with their scoring dipping to roughly 110 points per game over the last 10 games, despite a season average near 116.4 points per game. Defensive lapses have hurt Chicago, but offensive inconsistency and injuries have limited sustained scoring runs.

In their previous meeting, New York secured a 128-116 win, yet stylistically this matchup projects differently given Chicago’s recent offensive downturn. The Knicks are comfortable slowing pace, forcing contested half court possessions, and grinding through defensive stretches rather than playing in transition heavy shootouts. Chicago’s recent struggles to generate efficient offense further suggest fewer explosive scoring bursts. While both teams are capable scorers, current trends point toward longer possessions and more sluggish shooting than a pure up tempo game.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction: Under 231 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 229.5

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