The read
Model: NY by 10 · 232 total
Spread
NY -7.5
2.5 pt edge
Game total
Under 232.5
0.5 pt edge
NY total
Over 120.5
0.5 pt edge
CHI total
Under 113.5
2.5 pt edge
Moneyline lean NY. Model against the spread this season: 24-16 (60%). Early season: 4 games played, so projections swing more than usual.
The situation
NYLast 5: 1-3Back to back714 mi travel1-3 record1 out: Alvarado
CHILast 5: 1-31 day rest852 mi travel1-3 recordLost 2 straight3 out: Claxton, Williams, Awaka
Tale of the tape
109.8
114
42.1%
42.1%
35.9%
27.6%
14
11.6
75.8%
78.6%
18.2
26.4
14.6
13
33.6
31.8
26.8
24.4
14.8
17.8
7.2
9
4.4
4.8
22.6
25
118
123.5
44.6%
45.7%
43.2%
35.3%
19
15
78.0%
81.7%
16
24.5
14
8.5
33
33
29.5
28.5
14
12
6
8.5
4
4
23
21.5
Points, recent
Last 3: 115.3 vs 115.3Last 5: 109.8 vs 114Last 10: 109.8 vs 114
Small sample: 4 games so far.
Projected lineups
Season per-game averages
New York Knicks
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Jalen Brunson | 25 | 2 | 5 | 39% |
| SG | Mikal Bridges | 5 | 2 | 2 | 27% |
| SF | Josh Hart | 9 | 7 | 3 | 48% |
| PF | OG Anunoby | 17 | 6 | 2 | 40% |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns | 21 | 13 | 3 | 59% |
Chicago Bulls
| Pos | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Josh Giddey | 7 | 5 | 8 | 38% |
| SG | Norman Powell | 21 | 2 | 1 | 43% |
| SF | Matas Buzelis | 14 | 4 | 2 | 38% |
| PF | Caleb Wilson | 20 | 7 | 2 | 42% |
| C | Jalen Smith | 13 | 8 | 1 | 48% |
Recent games
NY
- W10/27vs Detroit Pistons 111-97
- L10/25vs Orlando Magic 102-111
- L10/23@ Boston Celtics 103-107
- L10/20vs Philadelphia 76ers 100-106
CHI
- L10/26@ Boston Celtics 99-134
- L10/24vs Washington Wizards 120-124
- W10/23@ Milwaukee Bucks 132-125
- L10/21@ Toronto Raptors 92-135
Injury report
Latest update Oct 28, 2026
NY
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OutJose AlvaradoOct 28
Alvarado (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
CHI
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OutNic ClaxtonOct 26
Claxton (hamstring) participated in individual drills Monday morning and hopes to join the team for practice next week, Joe Cowley of…
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OutPatrick WilliamsOct 28
Williams (adductor) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
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OutTobe AwakaOct 28
Awaka (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Quarters & race to
| Per game | 1st Q | 2nd Q | 3rd Q | 4th Q | Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 26.7 | 26.3 | 21.7 | 27 | 42 |
| CHI | 22 | 33.3 | 27.3 | 28.3 | 46.5 |
First to 10 / 15 this season
| NY | CHI | |
|---|---|---|
| First to 10, Q1 | 2 of 5 40% | 2 of 5 40% |
| First to 10, Q2 | 2 of 5 40% | 3 of 5 60% |
| First to 10, Q3 | 2 of 5 40% | 2 of 5 40% |
| First to 10, Q4 | 3 of 5 60% | 2 of 5 40% |
| First to 15, Q1 | 4 of 5 80% | 1 of 5 20% |
| First to 15, Q2 | 3 of 5 60% | 2 of 5 40% |
| First to 15, Q3 | 2 of 5 40% | 1 of 5 20% |
| First to 15, Q4 | 3 of 5 60% | 1 of 5 20% |
Head to head
| Meetings | NY first | CHI first | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First to 10, Q1 | 8 | 5 (62%) | 3 (38%) |
| First to 10, Q2 | 8 | 3 (38%) | 5 (62%) |
| First to 10, Q3 | 8 | 4 (50%) | 4 (50%) |
| First to 10, Q4 | 8 | 7 (88%) | 1 (12%) |
| First to 15, Q1 | 8 | 5 (62%) | 3 (38%) |
| First to 15, Q2 | 8 | 5 (62%) | 3 (38%) |
| First to 15, Q3 | 8 | 4 (50%) | 4 (50%) |
| First to 15, Q4 | 8 | 6 (75%) | 2 (25%) |
Meetings through Oct 28, 2026.