New York Knicks defeat Chicago Bulls 135-105: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NBA · Chicago Bulls 105, New York Knicks 135
The New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 135-105 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 234, with 240 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks final score and game recap
The New York Knicks led 43-21 after the first quarter and 84-52 at halftime. The Chicago Bulls outscored the New York Knicks 53-51 in the second half. The New York Knicks led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tre Jones (Chicago Bulls): 14 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls): 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks): 33 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks): 17 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks?
The New York Knicks covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites, winning by 30 points.
The spread opened at New York Knicks -12.5 and closed at New York Knicks -11.5. AiQ's pick was the New York Knicks -11.5: a win.
Did Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 240 points combined against a closing total of 234, over by 6. 136 of the 240 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 232.5 and closed at 234. AiQ's pick was the under 233.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the New York Knicks to win at -597, a win (+$16.75 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the New York Knicks -11.5, a win.
- Total: the under 233.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: New York Knicks won the first half, paying -360.
- First-quarter total 57.5: the over, paying -112, with 64 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: New York Knicks won the first quarter, paying -218.
- Chicago Bulls team total 110.5: the under, paying -112, with 105 scored.
- First-half total 113.5: the over, paying -115, with 136 points scored.
- First-half spread: New York Knicks -6.5 covered, paying -118.
- New York Knicks team total 123.5: the over, paying -105, with 135 scored.
Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Bulls at +430 and the New York Knicks at -600. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New York Knicks a 82% favorite. The New York Knicks won as the favorite at -600: $16.67 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New York Knicks, the best price before the game was -590 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Chicago Bulls between the open and the close, and the New York Knicks covered. The total moved up from 232.5 to 234, and the game went over.
Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Bulls 1-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-2 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight losses for the Chicago Bulls.
This result left the New York Knicks 4-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times. That made it two straight wins for the New York Knicks.
What's next for Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks?
Next for the Chicago Bulls: the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the New York Knicks: at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, November 7, 2026.