New York snapped its opening skid against Detroit, but heads to Chicago on short rest as a road favorite. The Bulls have lost two straight, and frontcourt injuries complicate their matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | NY -7.5 CHI +7.5 | NY -250 CHI +205 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| DraftKings | NY -7.5 CHI +7.5 | NY -270 CHI +220 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| BetMGM | NY -7.5 CHI +7.5 | NY -250 CHI +200 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| BetRivers | NY -7.5 CHI +7.5 | NY -278 CHI +220 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| Fanatics | NY -6.5 CHI +6.5 | NY -260 CHI +210 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| Bovada | NY -7 CHI +7 | NY -260 CHI +215 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| BetOnline.ag | NY -6.5 CHI +6.5 | NY -270 CHI +222 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| LowVig.ag | NY -6.5 CHI +6.5 | NY -267 CHI +225 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| MyBookie.ag | NY -7 CHI +7 | NY -265 CHI +208 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| BetUS | NY -6.5 CHI +6.5 | NY -270 CHI +225 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
| Caesars | NY -7 CHI +7 | NY -267 CHI +215 | O 234.5 U 234.5 |
Injury Report
Chicago center Nic Claxton is out with a left hamstring strain, leaving a thinner interior rotation to handle Karl-Anthony Towns. Patrick Williams is questionable with a right groin issue, while Tobe Awaka is questionable with a left ankle sprain. New York guard Jose Alvarado missed Tuesday with an ankle problem; his status for Wednesday requires confirmation. Those absences could affect both rebounding opportunities and the available defensive matchups.
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New York has a potential interior advantage with Claxton sidelined: Towns just collected 27 points and 20 rebounds against Detroit. Chicago may struggle to match his size and activity on the glass, especially if other frontcourt players are limited. The counterweight is schedule fatigue, since the Knicks are traveling after playing Tuesday night.
3 Things to Watch
- Towns rebounding against depleted Bulls frontcourt
- Knicks legs on second straight night
- Giddey passing against New York pressure
Betting Breakdown
New York visits Chicago on Wednesday after beating Detroit 111-97 on Tuesday, its first win following three straight losses to begin the regular season. That immediate turnaround is important when evaluating the Knicks as sizable road favorites. Their earlier defeats to Philadelphia, Boston and Orlando exposed scoring inconsistency, although Towns has produced 21.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game through the first three contests. Chicago is also 1-3 after an ugly 134-99 loss in Boston. The Bulls have shown they can score, notably putting up 132 in their lone victory at Milwaukee, but their defense has allowed 124 or more points in three of four outings. New York took three of four meetings last season, including a decisive 136-96 victory in April. The availability of Chicago's frontcourt is central to tonight's handicap: Nic Claxton is out, while the statuses of Patrick Williams and Tobe Awaka warrant another check. A quoted Knicks spread near seven or eight points reflects a clear talent edge, but a back-to-back road assignment and early-season volatility argue against assuming a routine cover.
New York Betting Outlook
The Knicks enter at 1-3 after Tuesday's home win against Detroit and now face the travel and recovery demands of a back-to-back. Before that result, New York had dropped games to Philadelphia, Boston and Orlando, failing to cover in each. Jalen Brunson supplies primary creation, while Karl-Anthony Towns gives New York an offensive and rebounding advantage against a Chicago frontcourt missing Nic Claxton. Jose Alvarado's ankle absence removes guard depth. Bettors should balance the Knicks' stronger head-to-head record and superior interior options against their limited rest. A favorite laying multiple possessions needs cleaner shooting and more sustained defense than New York showed in its opening three losses.
Chicago Betting Outlook
Chicago is 1-3 entering its home matchup, with losses at Toronto and Boston surrounding a victory in Milwaukee and a close home defeat to Washington. Its biggest problem has been defensive resistance: the Bulls surrendered 135 to Toronto, 125 to Milwaukee, 124 to Washington and 134 to Boston. Josh Giddey remains a key distributor, averaging 7.3 assists, and his playmaking could create efficient looks if Chicago controls turnovers. Still, a hamstring injury sidelines Nic Claxton, and frontcourt depth depends partly on late availability updates for Patrick Williams and Tobe Awaka. The Bulls receive the scheduling edge against a traveling Knicks team, but must handle Towns on the glass and defend without frequent breakdowns.
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 28, 2026
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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 27, 2026
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls FAQ
What is the current spread for New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls?
The current home spread is CHI +7.5, while the away spread is NY -7.5.
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The current moneyline is NY -270 / CHI +220.
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The current total is 234.5.
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New York has a potential interior advantage with Claxton sidelined: Towns just collected 27 points and 20 rebounds against Detroit. Chicago may struggle to match his size and activity on the glass, especially if other frontcourt players are limited. The counterweight is schedule fatigue, since the Knicks are traveling after playing Tuesday night.
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