The Knicks won the title in June, beating San Antonio in five games. They lost three of their first four this season, and they’re playing for the second night running. Last night’s 111-97 win over Detroit was the first.
Chicago is 1-3 as well, after a 134-99 loss in Boston on Monday. That leaves this Knicks vs Bulls game as two clubs trying to get out of a slow start.
How to watch Knicks vs Bulls in Canada
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Game | New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls |
| Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT |
| Venue | United Center, Chicago |
| Records | Knicks 1-3, Chicago 1-3 |
| Rest | Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back, Chicago with 1 day off |
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Knicks vs Bulls odds
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New York’s scoring has been thin
The Knicks lost 106-100 to Philadelphia, 107-103 in Boston and 111-102 to Orlando, and in none of those games, or in last night’s win, did a team built around Brunson and Towns get past 111 points. Last season they scored 117.8 per 100 possessions.
Jalen Brunson averages 22.8 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds last night. Mikal Bridges has 22 points across four games. Jose Alvarado is day to day with an ankle injury.
How they compare
| 2025-26 | New York Knicks | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 53-29 | 31-51 |
| Net rating | +6.4 | -5.0 |
| Offensive rating | 117.8 | 111.3 |
| Defensive rating | 111.4 | 116.3 |
| Pace | 98.9 | 104.5 |
| Three-point % | 37.3% | 35.6% |
Rates from last season. The Knicks were 11.4 points per 100 possessions better and played far slower than Chicago.
Chicago leans on Caleb Wilson and Norman Powell
The Bulls lost 135-92 in Toronto, won 132-125 in Milwaukee, then lost 124-120 at home to Washington before Boston. Caleb Wilson averages 21 points and had 30 and 14 against the Wizards. Powell averages 19.5.
Leonard Miller, the Canadian forward, scored 19 in the Milwaukee win. Patrick Williams (groin) and Tobe Awaka (ankle) are questionable, and Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring injury.
The Knicks won three of last season’s four meetings
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Chicago’s one win came at home a year ago this week, 135-125. The Knicks won the last meeting, in April, by 40.
Recent form
Team news
| Club | Player | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | Jose Alvarado | Day to day, ankle | See the official report before tip-off |
| Chicago | Nic Claxton | Out, hamstring | Re-evaluation in two weeks, reported on 26 Oct |
| Chicago | Patrick Williams | Day to day, groin | Questionable for this game (27 Oct) |
| Chicago | Tobe Awaka | Day to day, ankle | Questionable for this game (27 Oct) |
Williams and Awaka are Chicago’s late calls. Look for both on the official NBA injury report.
The full league list sits on our NBA injury report.
Probable starting fives
Players to watch
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York. Double-doubles in all four games, the last one 27 and 20.
Caleb Wilson, Chicago. Sixteen or more every night, and more minutes than anyone else on the Bulls.
Score prediction
Knicks 114-109 Bulls. Last season’s ratings make New York about a three-point favourite on the road. The back-to-back takes a little off, and Chicago’s defence gives some of it back.
Knicks vs Bulls prediction
Chicago plays fast and has given up 124 or more three times. The Knicks have been slow and low-scoring, with every game finishing between 206 and 213 points.
Our pick: New York to win, the Knicks at -4.5 or shorter, and the under only if the total sits at 230.5 or higher.
Our player prop is Mikal Bridges under 11.5 points. He has 4, 0, 6 and 12 so far. Every book on Covers’ NBA prop board had 11.5 at 6:55 a.m. ET.
We keep the rest of Wednesday’s games on the NBA games tonight board, with times and absences.
Tip-off is 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
We couldn’t find a Canadian TV broadcast. NBA League Pass is the way to see games like this one in Canada.
Yes. They beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Yes. They beat Detroit 111-97 at home last night.
Knicks 114-109. We back New York to win, at -4.5 or shorter, and the under only at 230.5 or higher.
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