The Chicago Bulls travel to face the New York Knicks Sunday night at Madison Square Garden, with tipoff set for 8:10 p.m. ET. We’re riding an incredible 6-game winning streak and heading into the world’s most famous arena as significant underdogs. That’s fine by us – we love proving people wrong.
Game Information
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Tipoff: 8:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline:
Bulls: +216 (heavy underdogs)
Knicks: -255 (heavy favorites)
Spread:
Bulls: +7 (-111)
Knicks: -7 (-103)
Total: 235.5 points (Over -109 / Under -109)
Bulls Playing Championship-Level Basketball
Chicago enters this matchup with an 8-2 record in the last 10 games, riding an absurd 6-game winning streak. Even more impressive, we’re 8-2 against the spread with another 6-game ATS winning streak – we’re not just winning, we’re absolutely dominating expectations.
Bulls games have been high-scoring affairs lately, going over 7 times and under just 3 times in the last 10, with 3 straight overs. We’re playing fast, scoring efficiently, and putting up points against everyone.
Knicks in Complete Meltdown
New York sits at 6-4 in their last 10 games but enters on a brutal 3-game losing streak. Even worse for Knicks backers, they’re 4-5-1 ATS with another 3-game ATS losing streak – they’re not just losing, they’re getting embarrassed worse than the betting markets expected.
Knicks games have split on totals (5 overs, 5 unders), with 2 straight overs suggesting recent defensive breakdowns.
Why 7 Points Feels Like Too Many
We’re on a 6-game winning streak. We’re 8-2 ATS in our last 10. We’ve covered six straight spreads. And the market thinks Madison Square Garden is worth 7 points against our current form?
The Disrespect Is Real
The Knicks are sliding (3-game losing streak, 3-game ATS losing streak) while we’re peaking (6-game win streak, 6-game ATS win streak). Yet we’re getting 7 points? That’s the market overvaluing the Knicks’ name and home court while undervaluing our momentum.
MSG Doesn’t Scare Us
Madison Square Garden has an aura, sure. But we’re playing with supreme confidence right now. Our 6-game winning streak includes road victories, showing we can win anywhere when clicking like this.
Knicks Are Vulnerable
New York’s 3-game losing streak isn’t a fluke – they have real problems. Whether it’s injuries, chemistry, or just bad basketball, they’re not playing winning ball. We should exploit that.
Knicks’ Struggles Continue
New York’s 3-game losing and ATS losing streaks show a team in crisis. The pressure of playing at MSG with championship expectations creates additional stress when things aren’t working.
The Knicks still have talent – Jalen Brunson remains elite, and their size creates matchup problems. But talent without execution doesn’t win games, especially against a confident opponent riding a 6-game heater.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls +7 is the play. We should keep this within single digits even if we don’t win outright. Our 6-game ATS winning streak shows we’re exceeding expectations game after game.
The Moneyline
Bulls +216 offers tremendous upset value. Betting $100 to win $216 on a team that’s won 6 straight against a team that’s lost 3 straight? The odds don’t reflect current form.
The Total
Over 235.5 aligns perfectly with recent trends. We’ve hit over in 3 straight games, Knicks have gone over in their last 2, and both teams have leaned toward overs recently. This projects as a shootout.
Bulls’ Path to Upset Victory
For us to extend the winning streak to seven games and shock New York, we need:
Weather the early storm – MSG will be loud early; survive it
Keep rolling – Trust what’s worked during the 6-game streak
Attack their weaknesses – Exploit whatever has them on a 3-game slide
Stay confident – We’re the hotter team regardless of location
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is the ultimate test of whether our 6-game winning streak is legitimate. Beat a traditional power at Madison Square Garden while they’re desperate to end their losing streak? That’s a statement win that announces we’re for real.
Being 7-point underdogs despite our form versus theirs feels insulting. The market is giving us free money because of name recognition and zip code. We should take full advantage.
Six straight wins. Six straight covers. Heading into MSG against a team that’s lost three straight. This is where legends are made and seasons are defined.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Bulls 121, Knicks 118
We extend the winning streak to seven games with a thrilling upset at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks fight desperately to end their slide, but our momentum and confidence prove too much. We cover the 7-point spread easily and potentially steal the outright victory.
Best Bets:
Bulls +7 (lock of the week) – Should win outright
Bulls ML +216 (excellent value) – Upset special at MSG
Over 235.5 (confident play) – Both teams will score
For Bulls fans, this represents the ultimate statement game. Beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden during a 6-game winning streak and prove to the basketball world that Chicago is back.
Sunday night under the bright lights of MSG – let’s make it seven straight and send the Knicks to their fourth consecutive loss.
See Red and shock the world! Let´s go Bulls!
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