Bulls vs. Knicks prediction and picks, November 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls (1-7) at New York Knicks (4-4), , Madison Square Garden in New York.
Bulls 105Final135 Knicks
On the board since November 4, 2026 · numbers refreshed Nov 5, 8:06 AM ET
Our picks for Bulls-Knicks
- SpreadKnicks -11.5 −115Model 53.5% vs 53.5% to break evenNo edge 0.0Posted · Won+0.87u · CLV 0.0
- TotalUnder 233.5 −105Model 58.0% vs 51.2% to break evenWide edge +6.7Posted · Lost−1.00u · CLV 0.0
- MoneylineBulls to win +443Model 18.2% vs 18.4% to break evenNo edge −0.3Posted · Lost−1.00u
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks spread | −12.5 | −11.5 | −12.7 | −1.2 |
| Total points | 232.5 | 233.5 | 229.8 | −3.7 |
Quarter-by-quarter final score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 21 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
| Knicks | 43 | 41 | 29 | 22 | 135 |
Injury status report
Bulls injuries
- Day-To-Day Zach Collins F · undisclosed · expected return Nov 8
- Day-To-Day Jalen Smith F · hand · expected return Nov 8
- Out Nic Claxton C · hamstring · expected return Nov 8
Knicks injuries
- Out Josh Hart G · ankle · expected return Nov 7
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 5 PDF.
Team stats for the season
| Per game | CHI | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 111.6 17th | 110.0 22nd |
| Rebounds | 43.9 15th | 48.2 5th |
| Assists | 24.6 25th | 26.0 19th |
| Field goal | 41.2% 29th | 42.9% 26th |
| 3-point | 27.2% 30th | 36.6% 10th |
| Free throw | 74.6% 25th | 77.5% 15th |
| Turnovers | 16.5 19th | 15.4 13th |
| Possessions | 108.1 2nd | 100.5 24th |
Small type shows the league rank (8 and 8 games played). Bold text identifies the stronger team.
Standings overview
| CHI | NY | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 15th East | 5th East |
| Record | 1-7 | 4-4 |
| Games back | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Home / road | 0-2 / 1-5 | 3-2 / 1-2 |
| Last 10, streak | 1-7, L6 | 4-4, W2 |
| Point differential | −18.0 | +4.9 |
| Projected wins | 20.1 | 46.1 |
| Playoff chance | 1.6% | 88.4% |
We base these projections on 10,000 simulations of the remaining season; the NBA futures page has the full table.
Leaders this season
Bulls leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Wilson | F | 8 | 32.5 | 19.5 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 40.9 | 30.2 | 69.4 |
| Norman Powell | G | 8 | 28.9 | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 39.8 | 30.9 | 79.7 |
| Matas Buzelis | F | 8 | 25.1 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 40.8 | 27.0 | 81.6 |
| Jalen Smith | F | 8 | 22.4 | 11.0 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 47.2 | 28.2 | 75.0 |
| Tre Jones | G | 8 | 18.1 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 50.9 | 50.0 | 77.8 |
Knicks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | G | 8 | 33.9 | 25.6 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 41.4 | 36.1 | 75.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 8 | 31.2 | 19.9 | 13.6 | 3.1 | 57.3 | 42.9 | 76.5 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 8 | 33.0 | 16.6 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 38.9 | 28.6 | 86.5 |
| Dalton Knecht | F | 1 | 16.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 66.7 | 50.0 | no att. |
| Landry Shamet | G | 8 | 24.9 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 43.6 | 42.5 | 71.4 |
Starters and rosters projected
Bulls starters
- F Jalen Smith
- F Matas Buzelis
- F Caleb Wilson
- G Norman Powell
- G Josh Giddey
Full Bulls roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tobe Awaka | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 14 | Matas Buzelis | F | 6' 8" | 22 |
| 9 | Nic Claxton | C | 6' 11" | 27 |
| 12 | Zach Collins | F | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 2 | Noa Essengue | F | 6' 11" | 19 |
| 3 | Josh Giddey | G | 6' 7" | 24 |
| 15 | Jordan Hawkins | G | 6' 5" | 24 |
| 7 | Buddy Hield | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 30 | Tre Jones | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 11 | Leonard Miller | F | 6' 10" | 22 |
| 35 | Isaac Okoro | F | 6' 4" | 25 |
| 24 | Norman Powell | G | 6' 4" | 33 |
| 22 | Jaylin Sellers | G | 6' 5" | 23 |
| 25 | Jalen Smith | F | 6' 8" | 26 |
| 5 | Dailyn Swain | G | 6' 7" | 21 |
| 44 | Patrick Williams | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 8 | Caleb Wilson | F | 6' 9" | 20 |
Knicks starters
- F OG Anunoby
- C Karl-Anthony Towns
- G Mikal Bridges
- G Landry Shamet
- G Jalen Brunson
The starting five for each team comes from its Nov 4 game; confirmed lineups arrive about 30 minutes before tip.
Full Knicks roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jaden Akins | G | 6' 4" | 23 |
| 5 | Jose Alvarado | G | 6' 0" | 28 |
| 8 | OG Anunoby | F | 6' 7" | 29 |
| 25 | Mikal Bridges | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 11 | Jalen Brunson | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| 00 | Jordan Clarkson | G | 6' 5" | 34 |
| 4 | Pacome Dadiet | F | 6' 9" | 21 |
| 51 | Mohamed Diawara | F | 6' 9" | 21 |
| 0 | Andre Drummond | C | 6' 11" | 33 |
| 3 | Josh Hart | G | 6' 5" | 31 |
| 99 | Dalton Knecht | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 13 | Tyler Kolek | G | 6' 2" | 25 |
| 2 | Miles McBride | G | 6' 2" | 26 |
| 55 | Tyler Nickel | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 44 | Landry Shamet | G | 6' 5" | 29 |
| 32 | Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 7' 0" | 30 |
| 35 | James Wiseman | C | 6' 11" | 25 |
Last five games and season series
Matchups this season
- Oct 28 Knicks at Bulls, 133-127 (Knicks won)
- Nov 4 Bulls at Knicks, 105-135 (Knicks won)
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Bulls 1, Knicks 3
- Points per game
- Bulls 111.5, Knicks 123.5
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Regular season | Bulls at Knicks | 96-136 | Knicks by 40 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Regular season | Knicks at Bulls | 105-99 | Knicks by 6 |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Regular season | Bulls at Knicks | 116-128 | Knicks by 12 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Regular season | Knicks at Bulls | 125-135 | Bulls by 10 |
Bulls last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Knicks | L 105-135 | +11.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | @ 76ers | L 107-126 | +10.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Celtics | L 111-125 | +14.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | vs Knicks | L 127-133 | +7.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | @ Celtics | L 99-134 | +14.5 | L |
Knicks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Bulls | W 135-105 | −11.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | vs Nets | W 103-90 | −14.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ 76ers | L 93-98 | −3.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Bulls | W 133-127 | −7.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | vs Pistons | W 111-97 | −4.5 | W |
Officials
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