NBA Odds: Knicks-Bulls prediction, odds and pick

The New York Knicks (15-13) visit the Chicago Bulls (11-16) on Friday night at 8:10 pm ET. New Yorkers have won five consecutive games and are sixth in the Eastern Conference. Chicago has lost two straight and is 11th in East. This is the second of three meetings between the two teams.

The Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season. They rank 12th in scoring and 13th on the offensive side. Their offense is led by Julius Randle (22.6 PPG), Jalen Brunson (20.4 POG), and RJ Barrett (19 PUG). They beat Chicago in overtime this week. Immanuel Quickley is the X-factor for the Knicks. He's the definition of a team player with advanced stats loving what he brings to the floor.

The Bulls lost to New York on Wednesday. They are 14th in scoring and 20th on the offensive side of the ball. Their defense is average and their rebounding is poor. Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond were out-rebounded 48-31 on Tuesday. They should improve their numbers tonight. The Bulls are home favorites. Aya Dosunmu is listed as questionable. Chicago is in the play-in race. New Yorkers are the current leaders in points allowed and in defensive rating.

The Bulls are going to win their second consecutive home game against the Knicks.

Chicago Bulls are -2.5 at the odds.