The New York Knicks visit the Chicago Bulls on Halloween night, with tipoff set for 8:10 p.m. ET at the United Center. Weโre riding a 5-game winning streak and playing our best basketball of the season, yet somehow weโre underdogs at home. That feels like disrespect โ and an opportunity.
Game Information
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Tipoff: 8:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: United Center, Chicago
League: NBA
Betting Lines and Odds
Moneyline:
Knicks: -175 (favorites)
Bulls: +152 (underdogs)
Spread:
Knicks: -4 (-110)
Bulls: +4 (-104)
Total: 235.5 points (Over -106 / Under -110)
Bulls on Absolute Fire
Chicago enters this matchup with a 7-3 record in the last 10 games, riding an incredible 5-game winning streak. Even more impressive, weโre 7-3 against the spread with another 5-game ATS winning streak โ weโre not just winning, weโre dominating expectations.
Bulls games have leaned toward overs (6 overs, 4 unders) in the last 10, with 2 straight overs. Weโre playing fast, scoring efficiently, and entertaining the United Center crowd.
Knicks Limping Into Chicago
New York sits at 6-4 in their last 10 games but enters on a 2-game losing streak. More concerning for Knicks backers, theyโre 4-5-1 ATS with another 2-game ATS losing streak โ theyโre not just losing, theyโre getting blown out worse than expected.
Knicks games have split on totals (5 overs, 5 unders), with their most recent game going over. This suggests they can be involved in shootouts despite their recent struggles.
Why Being Home Underdogs Is Insulting
Weโre on a 5-game winning streak. Weโre 7-3 ATS in our last 10. Weโre at home on Halloween night with a rocking crowd. And somehow weโre getting 4 points?
The Market Is Wrong
The betting line feels like itโs giving too much credit to the Knicksโ name recognition and not enough respect to our current form. New York is sliding (2-game losing streak) while weโre peaking (5-game win streak).
Home Court on Halloween
The United Center on Halloween night creates a special atmosphere. Our crowd will be dressed up, energized, and ready to will this team to a sixth straight victory. Thatโs worth more than 4 points.
Momentum Matters
In the NBA, winning breeds confidence and confidence breeds winning. We have it right now. The Knicks are searching for it after back-to-back losses.
Knicksโ Struggles Continue
New Yorkโs 2-game losing streak and 2-game ATS losing streak shows real problems. Whether itโs injuries, chemistry issues, or just bad luck, theyโre not playing winning basketball right now.
The Knicks still have talent โ Jalen Brunson can take over games, and their size creates matchup problems. But talent alone doesnโt win when confidence is shaky and momentum is negative.
Betting Analysis
The Spread
Bulls +4 is the play of the night. We should win this game outright, but even if we donโt, keeping it within 4 points at home during a 5-game winning streak feels automatic.
The Moneyline
Bulls +152 offers tremendous value for the outright upset. Betting $100 to win $152 on a team thatโs won 5 straight at home against a team thatโs lost 2 straight? Sign me up.
The Total
Over 235.5 aligns with both teamsโ recent trends. Weโve hit over in our last 2 games, Knicks just went over, and both teams can score when clicking. This projects as a high-scoring affair.
Bullsโ Path to Victory
For us to extend the winning streak to six games, we need:
Fast start โ Set the tone early and force New York into panic mode
Crowd energy โ Feed off the Halloween atmosphere
Defensive intensity โ Make Brunson work for everything
Keep rolling โ Trust whatโs been working during the streak
Bulls Fan Perspective
This is the ultimate โprove itโ game. Weโve beaten the teams we should beat during this 5-game streak. Now we get a marquee opponent on national television (presumably) on Halloween night at home.
Being underdogs feels disrespectful given our form versus theirs. The Knicks are stumbling into Chicago on a 2-game slide while weโre rolling with 5 straight wins. The market is giving us free money.
The United Center will be absolutely electric Friday night. Halloween costumes, 5-game winning streak, prime time slot, and a chance to shock the basketball world by beating a โbigger nameโ franchise. This is the type of game that defines seasons.
Game Prediction
Projected Score: Bulls 122, Knicks 119
We extend the winning streak to six games with a thrilling Halloween night victory. The Knicks hang around and make it competitive, but our momentum and home court advantage prove decisive down the stretch.
Best Bets:
Bulls +4 (lock of the night) โ We should win outright
Bulls ML +152 (excellent value) โ Upset special at home
Over 235.5 (strong play) โ Both teams can score
For Bulls fans, this represents a statement game opportunity. Beat a traditional Eastern Conference power on Halloween night at home and prove this 5-game winning streak isnโt a fluke.
Friday night at the United Center โ letโs make it six straight and give the Knicks another loss to haunt them.
Halloween at the UC, See Red, and letโs shock the world! Letยดs go Bulls!!!
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