Bulls vs Knicks prediction: the Knicks are 83¢ favorites on both Polymarket and Kalshi (Tue 4:30 PM ET), up 6¢ from their 77¢ open, even though they are 3-4 and 1.5 wins behind what prices expected. Nic Claxton is questionable for the Bulls with a left hamstring strain on the official NBA injury report. Tip is Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30 PM ET in New York.
Bulls and Knicks this season
Bulls: 1-6 against 1.9 expected wins, 0.9 below (tied for 9th-furthest below of 30 teams), 5th-toughest schedule; 4-3 on overs, avg total 236.9 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Knicks: 3-4 against 4.5 expected wins, 1.5 below (3rd-furthest below of 30 teams), 11th-easiest schedule; 1-6 on overs, avg total 226.2 (Expected, season to Nov 3)
Price: Knicks 83¢, Bulls 17¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 4:30 PM ET)
Kalshi: Knicks 83¢, Bulls 18¢
Game total: 232.5 points (over 50¢, under 50¢)
2027 title price: Bulls 1¢, Knicks 7¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Knicks are 83¢ favorites, with the Bulls at 17¢ on Polymarket and 18¢ on Kalshi. 83¢ means about an 83% chance. The Polymarket and Kalshi prices sit next to each other on NBA MARKET. That is up 6¢ from the Knicks’ opening price of 77¢. Underdogs have taken 33 of 107 logged games this season. Wins vs expected shows whether either side has been beating the market. Only about $4,000 had traded on Polymarket as of Tue 4:28 PM ET, so a single trade can move this price.
Last time out
How both teams came out of their recent games, and what the market expected.
The Bulls lost their only game this week, 126-107 at the 76ers on Monday as 18¢ underdogs on Polymarket. It went under the 239.5 total. Bulls’ price on both apps, updated through the day, is on NBA MARKET.
The Knicks won their only game this week, 103-90 over the Nets at home on Monday as 88¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 220.5 total.
Injury report
As of Nov 3, 4:30 PM ET. These can change right up to tip.
Nic Claxton (Bulls): Questionable, left hamstring strain (official NBA injury report)
Jalen Smith (Bulls): Probable, left finger sprain
The Knicks had not filed their Wednesday report as of 4:30 PM ET Tuesday.
Bulls vs Knicks player stats
Last season’s numbers, mapped to current rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player ends while on the floor, with a shot, free throws or a turnover.
Bulls
Josh Giddey: 32.1 min, 24.4% usage, 17.0 pts, 8.3 reb, 9.1 ast
Norman Powell: 29.6 min, 27.2% usage, 21.7 pts, 3.5 reb, 2.4 ast (new, was MIA)
Matas Buzelis: 29.2 min, 22.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 5.8 reb, 2.1 ast
Tre Jones: 27.0 min, 19.2% usage, 14.1 pts, 3.1 reb, 5.4 ast
Isaac Okoro: 26.9 min, 13.6% usage, 9.3 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.6 ast
Questionable: Nic Claxton.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson: 35.0 min, 30.3% usage, 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast
Karl-Anthony Towns: 31.0 min, 25.9% usage, 20.1 pts, 11.9 reb, 3.0 ast
O.G. Anunoby: 33.2 min, 19.7% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast
Mikal Bridges: 32.8 min, 17.3% usage, 14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Josh Hart: 30.2 min, 16.6% usage, 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast
Top rookies: Caleb Wilson, pick 4 (Bulls).
Bulls vs Knicks FAQ
Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight?
Jalen Brunson was not on the Knicks’ injury list as of Tue 4:30 PM ET, and the Knicks had not yet filed their Wednesday report. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Who is favored in Bulls vs Knicks?
The Knicks, at 83¢ on Polymarket and Kalshi (Tue 4:30 PM ET), so a win on them pays less per contract than the Bulls. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Bulls vs Knicks?
Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30 PM ET, in New York.
More NBA previews are up for Wednesday’s other games, and today’s board has every game across the four sports.
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