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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Predictions

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:00pm EST at United Center, Chicago, IL

New York

Knicks

Spread -6.5
@
Chicago

Bulls

Spread +6.5
50% 50%
Spread New York Knicks -6.5 Chicago Bulls +6.5
Moneyline New York Knicks -278 Chicago Bulls +225
Total Over 232.5 (-110) Under 232.5 (-110)

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Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction: New York Favored, but -270 Is Too Expensive

Analysis updated October 28, 2026 at 7:22 AM CDT

The Knicks are the likely winner, but their unconfirmed availability makes this a pass at the SPF price.

Injury report leaves a key gap

The NBA's 8:00 a.m. ET injury report listed Nic Claxton out for Chicago with a left hamstring strain. Tobe Awaka was questionable with a left ankle sprain, and Patrick Williams was questionable with a right adductor strain.

New York hadn't submitted its injury report by that update. Without confirmed Knicks availability, bettors can't properly assess whether New York should cover a substantial spread.

Betting outlook

SportsPicksForum makes the Knicks -270 on the moneyline and 7.5-point road favorites for Wednesday's 8:00 p.m. ET game. Chicago is +220. Those prices identify New York as the likely winner, but the available evidence doesn't justify laying either number.

The total is 234.5 at -110 on both sides. With no supplied pace, scoring or defensive data, neither the over nor the under has a supported case. Pass.

Pick New York Knicks
Confidence low
Betting lean Pass
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