New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls NBA Odds and Betting Pick!

It’s a pretty quiet NBA schedule on tap on New Year’s day, but there are still plenty of betting opportunities available on the games that are being played. One of the better looking games on the calendar sees the New York Knicks head into the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls. The game is set for Friday, December 31 at 8 PM EST.

How to bet New York Knicks Vs Chicago Bulls

Both of these teams are going through a sticky patch at the moment, and both are looking for a big win that might catapult them into a more positive run. The Chicago Bulls are very good at home, and the Knicks are desperate to get back into the playoff picture. That makes for an intriguing match-up that could go either way. XBet.ag will have the NBA odds up as soon as they are made available, so be sure to check back often.

.@Thirty2zero scored a season-high 29 & @JimmyButler scored 28 to lead the #Bulls to a key 102-100 win over @Pacers https://t.co/1vxvIZLqWN

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 31, 2015

Why bet on the New York Knicks

The 15-18 Knicks have had a problem with inconsistent play all season long, as they seem to hit a slump just when it looks as though they are about to go on a big run. December saw them go on a 4-game winning streak wedged between a pair of 4-game losing skids. That makes them a bit of a gamble when looking at a straight up bet, especially when you consider that thy have a losing record on the road. A better bet with the Knicks is against the spread, where they are 19-14-0 this season. They are also 16-16-1 O/U and are averaging 98.0 PPG while giving up 99.5 PPG.

Why bet on the Chicago Bulls

The Bulls (18-12) have been a little frustrating to watch and wager on this season, as they go from looking unbeatable to unable to win in the space of a week. The one place where they have been consistent is on home court, where they are now 13-5 after a 102-100 OT win over the Indiana Pacers. The Bulls have now won 3 of their last 4 games, and appear to be coming out of a mini-slump that saw them lose 3 in a row, with one of those defeats coming at the hands of the New York Knicks. Prior to the game against Indiana on Wednesday night, the Bulls were 11-18-0 ATS and 12-16-1 O/U. They are averaging 101.0 PPG, and are giving up 100.0 PPG.

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

It really is beginning to look as though the Bulls are rounding back into form after their gutty come from behind win versus the Pacers. That, combined with their record at home, makes them look like a pretty good bet here. New York Knicks 99 Chicago Bulls 101