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

The Chicago Bulls (24-33) will look to stop an eight-game losing skid when hosting the New York Knicks (36-21) on February 22, 2026 at United Center. The Knicks are currently double-digit 10.5-point favorites against the Bulls. A 232.5-point total is set for the game.

Here's 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 (232.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 120 - Bulls 114

Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• This season, the Knicks games have gone over 232.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 22 (out of 57) times.
• The Bulls have played in 33 games this year (57.9% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 232.5 points.
• The Knicks and Bulls average 1.6 more points between them than the total of 232.5 for this matchup.
• The Knicks and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined 232.5 points per game, which equals the point total set in this matchup.
• New York has won 32, or 69.6%, of the 46 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• 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.
• In the last two head-to-head matchups, New York and Chicago have a tied 1-1 record.
• Both the Knicks and the Bulls are 1-1 against the spread in those contests.
• Against the point spread, the Bulls have failed to cover in eight consecutive games, and were the favorite in two of them.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall in their last 10 contests.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 222.9 points in its last 10 games, 9.6 less than the 232.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Knicks' 57 games this year, they have 29 wins against the spread.
• 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 games.
• Knicks games this year have gone over the point total 49.1% of the time (28 out of 57 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks average 117.7 points per game, just 2.8 fewer points than the 120.5 the Bulls give up.
• 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 have done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (19-11-0) than they have in road affairs (10-16-1).
• At home, New York goes over the total 50% of the time (15 of 30 games). It has hit the over in 48.1% of away games (13 of 27 contests).
• The Knicks have performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, sporting a home record of 21-7, compared to going 11-7 away from home.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson puts up 27 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 19.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Mikal Bridges posts 15.7 points, 4 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.
• Josh Hart averages 11.9 points, 7.5 boards and 5.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• OG Anunoby averages 16.4 points, 2.3 assists and 5.3 rebounds.

Knicks Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• In their last 10 games, the Bulls have one win against the spread, and are 1-9 overall.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 2.3 less than the 232.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bulls have played 57 games, with 24 wins against the spread.
• Chicago has been underdogs by 10.5 points or more five times this year and has covered the spread twice.
• Bulls games this season have gone over the total in 29 of 57 opportunities (50.9%).
• The Bulls average just 4.4 more points per game (116.4) than the Knicks give up to opponents (112).
• When it scores more than 112 points, Chicago is 23-13-1 against the spread and 22-14 overall.
• The Bulls have shot at a 47% clip from the field this season, one percentage point above the 46% shooting opponents of the Knicks have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.448, 13-15-1 record) than on the road (.393, 11-17-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Chicago's games have gone over less frequently at home (13 of 29, 44.8%) than on the road (16 of 28, 57.1%).
• The Bulls, when moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (8-6) than on the road (2-8) this year.

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis generates 15 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Bulls.
• On a per-game basis, Josh Giddey gets the Bulls 18.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 8.5 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Anfernee Simons gives the Bulls 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while averaging 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Tre Jones gets the Bulls 12.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest while posting 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Bulls are getting 14.1 points, 2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game from Collin Sexton this year.

Bulls Player Props

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