Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction & Preview

New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls, United Center. First of 3 regular-season meetings.

Knicks vs Bulls prediction

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Knicks vs Bulls tips off on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET at United Center in Chicago, the first of four meetings this season. New York went into Tuesday night's home game against Detroit at 0-3 and plays its second game in two nights; Chicago is 1-3 after three losses in four games.

The Knicks lost 106-100 at home to Philadelphia on October 20, 107-103 at Boston on October 23 and 111-102 at home to Orlando on October 25. New York scores 101.7 points a game and allows 108.0. Jalen Brunson leads the team with 22.7 points and 3.7 assists a game, and Karl-Anthony Towns leads the rebounding at 12.0. Last season the Knicks went 53-29 as the No. 3 seed in the East, scoring 116.5 and allowing 110.1. Guard Jose Alvarado is out.

The Bulls lost 135-92 at Toronto on October 21, won 132-125 at Milwaukee on October 23, then lost 124-120 at home to Washington on October 24 and 134-99 at Boston on October 26. Chicago scores 110.8 points a game and allows 129.5, the most in this matchup. Caleb Wilson leads the scoring at 21.0 points a game, Jalen Smith leads the rebounding at 7.5, and Josh Giddey leads the assists at 7.2. Last season the Bulls went 31-51, 12th in the East, scoring 116.3 and allowing 121.5. Center Nic Claxton is out; forward Patrick Williams is day-to-day. Odyn's AI quant model runs this game before tip-off, injury report included.

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How to watch Knicks vs Bulls

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: United Center
TV: NBA League Pass

Knicks vs Bulls: team stats & injury report

New York Knicks

Record	0-3
Home	0-2
Road	0-1
Points per game	101.7
Points allowed per game	108.0

Last season (2025-26: 53-29, 116.5 points per game, 110.1 allowed, No. 3 seed in the East)

Team leaders

Points per game: Jalen Brunson (22.7)
Rebounds per game: Karl-Anthony Towns (12.0)
Assists per game: Jalen Brunson (3.7)

Last 5 games played (preseason and playoffs included):

10/25 vs Orlando Magic: L 111-102
10/23 @ Boston Celtics: L 107-103
10/20 vs Philadelphia 76ers: L 106-100
10/15 vs Toronto Raptors: W 122-120
10/13 @ Toronto Raptors: L 148-98

Injury report: Jose Alvarado (G, Out)

Chicago Bulls

Record	1-3
Home	0-1
Road	1-2
Points per game	110.8
Points allowed per game	129.5

Last season (2025-26: 31-51, 116.3 points per game, 121.5 allowed, No. 12 seed in the East)

Team leaders

Points per game: Caleb Wilson (21.0)
Rebounds per game: Jalen Smith (7.5)
Assists per game: Josh Giddey (7.2)

Last 5 games played (preseason and playoffs included):

10/26 @ Boston Celtics: L 134-99
10/24 vs Washington Wizards: L 124-120
10/23 @ Milwaukee Bucks: W 132-125
10/21 @ Toronto Raptors: L 135-92
10/16 vs Minnesota Timberwolves: W 133-116

Injury report: Nic Claxton (C, Out); Patrick Williams (F, Day-To-Day)

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