New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls prediction

Result

Final: New York Knicks 133, Chicago Bulls 127 (New York Knicks won). Mel’s pick (New York Knicks win 63% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

New York Knicks win 63% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• New York Knicks: 63%
• Chicago Bulls: 37%

Projected score

New York Knicks 120, Chicago Bulls 114. 6% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has New York Knicks −7.5. Mel projects New York Knicks by 6.4, so the simulation leans Chicago Bulls +7.5 against the spread.

The total is 232.5; Mel’s projected 233.7 is right around it.

Recent form

New York Knicks (1-3) scored 107.6 and allowed 108.2 points a game over their last 5.

Chicago Bulls (1-3) scored 115.2 and allowed 126.8 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 28, 9:11 AM ET.

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Every default-model prediction is saved before the game and graded against the final score on our public results page. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees, and this is not betting advice. 21+ where applicable; if gambling is a problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.