New York Knicks chase sixth straight win over Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls meet New York Knicks at United Center, Wednesday 12:00pm (NBA). New York Knicks have won the last five against Chicago Bulls.
The big picture
Chicago Bulls come in 27th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. New York Knicks are the side higher up the table.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 91 times on our records since 2001: Chicago Bulls 50, New York Knicks 41.
Last time out (2026-27), New York Knicks won 135–105 at Madison Square Garden.
New York Knicks have won the last five against Chicago Bulls.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Knicks by 40 points in 2025-26 (136–96).
Players to watch
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At United Center
Chicago Bulls have won 3 of their last 17 at United Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
