Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 22

The Chicago Bulls (24-33) will attempt to halt an eight-game losing skid when hosting the New York Knicks (36-21) on February 22, 2026 at United Center. The Knicks face the Bulls in a game that New York is currently a sizable favorite by 10.5 points. The matchup's over/under is 231.5.

Here is everything you need to know about the Knicks-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN and MSG
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 10.5)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 119 - Bulls 114

Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• This year, the Knicks games have finished over 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 24 (out of 57) times.
• The Bulls have played in 35 games this season (61.4% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 231.5 points.
• The Knicks and the Bulls combine to average 2.6 more points per game than the over/under of 231.5 set for this game.
• The Knicks and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined one more point per game than the over/under of 231.5 set in this game.
• New York has come away with 32 wins in the 46 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 33 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (42.4%) in those games.
• New York and Chicago have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• Both the Knicks and the Bulls are 1-1 against the spread in those contests.
• The Bulls have been favored in two of their previous eight contests, and came up short against the spread in all eight.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 8.6 points fewer than the 231.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Knicks have 29 wins against the spread in 57 games this year.
• So far this season, New York has been installed as favorites by a 10.5-point margin or more 11 times and are 7-3-1 ATS in those matchups.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the point total 28 times in 57 opportunities (49.1%).
• The Knicks average only 2.8 fewer points per game (117.7) than the Bulls give up (120.5).
• New York is 15-7 against the spread and 18-4 overall when scoring more than 120.5 points.
• The Knicks make 47.2% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.6 percentage points lower than the Bulls have allowed to their opponents (47.8%).
• The Knicks sport a better record against the spread in home games (19-11-0) than they do in road games (10-16-1).
• New York has eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (50%) than games on the road (48.1%).
• The Knicks have played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 21-7, compared to going 11-7 on the road.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 27 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 37.4% from downtown with 2.9 made 3-pointers per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 19.9 points, 2.9 assists and 11.8 boards per game.
• Mikal Bridges puts up 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Josh Hart averages 11.9 points, 5.2 assists and 7.5 boards.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.4 points, 2.3 assists and 5.3 boards.

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have one win against the spread, and are 1-9 overall, in their last 10 games.
• Chicago's average total over the last 10 games is 1.3 points fewer than the 231.5 total listed for this matchup.
• In the Bulls' 57 games this season, they have 24 wins against the spread.
• This season, Chicago has just two against the spread wins in five games as an underdog of 10.5 points or more.
• Bulls games this season have eclipsed the over/under 50.9% of the time (29 out of 57 games with a set point total).
• The Bulls' 116.4 points per game are just 4.4 more points than the 112 the Knicks give up.
• Chicago is 23-13-1 against the spread and 22-14 overall when it scores more than 112 points.
• The Bulls' 47% shooting percentage from the field this season is one percentage point higher than the Knicks have given up to their opponents (46%).
• The Bulls' winning percentage against the spread at home is .448 (13-15-1). On the road, it is .393 (11-17-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Chicago's games have finished over less often at home (13 of 29, 44.8%) than on the road (16 of 28, 57.1%).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.571, 8-6 record) than on the road (.200, 2-8).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis generates 15 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Bulls.
• Josh Giddey is averaging 18.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists per contest. He's making 46.2% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per game.
• Anfernee Simons gives the Bulls 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while averaging 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Tre Jones is averaging 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He is sinking 54.9% of his shots from the field.
• The Bulls are getting 14.1 points, 2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Collin Sexton this year.

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