Chicago has lost five straight. The Bulls give up 128.9 points a game, the most in the league. Their only win came in Milwaukee on 23 October.
The Knicks beat Brooklyn 103-90 on Monday after a 28-11 fourth quarter. They are 3-4 as champions, and they won the first Bulls vs Knicks game of the season a week ago.
How to watch Bulls vs Knicks in Canada
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Game | Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks |
| Date | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30pm ET |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Records | Chicago 1-6, Knicks 3-4 |
| Rest | Chicago with 1 day off, Knicks with 1 day off |
Canadian broadcast details for this one were still to come at the time of writing. Check our how to watch the NBA in Canada page before tip-off.
Bulls vs Knicks odds
There’s no Canadian line on this one yet. NBA prices tend to settle on game day, once the injury report does. The NBA betting hub explains where you can bet legally in Canada.
Wilson is the bright spot in Chicago
Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 pick, averages 21.6 points and had 24 in Philadelphia on Monday. Norman Powell adds 20.3 and scored 30 against New York last week.
Josh Giddey runs the offence with 7.9 assists a game. Nic Claxton missed Monday’s 126-107 loss with a hamstring injury. Leonard Miller, the Bulls’ Canadian, comes off the bench.
How they compare
| 2025-26 | Chicago Bulls | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 31-51 | 53-29 |
| Net rating | -5.0 | +6.4 |
| Offensive rating | 111.3 | 117.8 |
| Defensive rating | 116.3 | 111.4 |
| Pace | 104.5 | 98.9 |
| Three-point % | 35.6% | 37.3% |
Rates from last season. New York won 22 more games and was 11.4 points per 100 possessions better.
The Knicks have not looked like champions yet
Jalen Brunson averages 24.6 points and scored 38 in Chicago. Karl-Anthony Towns has 13.9 rebounds a game, with 27 and 20 against Detroit.
They have scored 106.4 a game, which is low for a roster built around Brunson, Towns and OG Anunoby, and on Monday it took Landry Shamet’s 22 off the bench to pull clear of Brooklyn.
New York has won four of the last five
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | Knicks 133-127 | United Center |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Knicks 136-96 | Madison Square Garden |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Knicks 105-99 | United Center |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Knicks 128-116 | Madison Square Garden |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Chicago 135-125 | United Center |
The Knicks won 133-127 in Chicago on 28 October. Chicago’s one win in that run was 135-125 at home in October 2025.
Recent form
Team news
| Club | Player | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Nic Claxton | Out, hamstring | No timetable |
Claxton is Chicago’s only listed absence on Tuesday’s injury feed, and New York has none. Wednesday’s official NBA injury report is the one to read.
The NBA injury report covers the rest of the league.
Probable starting fives
Players to watch
Jalen Brunson, New York. Nineteen or more in every game. Chicago has allowed 124 or more in all seven.
Caleb Wilson, Chicago. Sixteen or more in all seven, and 30 with 14 rebounds against Washington.
Score prediction
Knicks 121-110 Bulls. Last season’s ratings make New York about 11 points better before home court. Chicago’s defence is worse than it was, so we keep the gap near that.
Bulls vs Knicks prediction
The Bulls are 1-4 on the road. The Knicks are 2-2 at home and beat Chicago by six on the road last week.
Our pick: the Knicks to win, at -7.5 or shorter. No total.
For how both measure up across the league, see the NBA power rankings. You’ll find the rest of Wednesday’s games on our NBA games tonight page.
Tip-off is 7:30pm ET on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
No Canadian channel had it listed when we checked. NBA League Pass carries every game.
He missed Monday’s game with a hamstring injury. Check Wednesday’s official report.
Yes. Leonard Miller plays for Chicago.
Knicks 121-110. We back New York to win, at -7.5 or shorter.
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