"New York" — "Chicago". Forecast for the NBA match
New York will host Chicago in the NBA regular season match at home on February 21. The game will be played at the Madison Square Garden Arena. The match starts at 03:30 Moscow time. The Knicks defeated Atlanta in their previous meeting on their floor. Will Tom Thibodeau's players be able to build on their success in front of their fans in the Bulls game and what bets should they choose? — read in our forecast

Command Analysis

New York Knicks

Current form
New York has won the last two out of three matches. In the last match on February 13, the Knicks beat Atlanta at home in overtime with a score of 149:148. Karl-Anthony Towns made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 44 points, making ten rebounds and three assists. Josh Hart also scored a double (18 — 10 — 6 ). Jaylen Brunson scored 36 points, Precious Achiuwa scored 26. Tom Thibodeau's team (36 wins and 18 losses) ranks third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Knicks will not start the match with the most optimal lineup. The team's leading players Hart and OJ Anunobi are in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
New York scores 113 points on average in matches against Chicago (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Jaylen Brunson— Mikal Bridges—Precious Achiuwa —Landry Chamet —Carl Anthony Towns.

Chicago Bulls

Current form
Chicago has lost the last four games in a row. In a meeting on February 13, the Bulls lost to Detroit 110:128. Ayo Dosunmu was the best loser, scoring 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. The double-double was scored by Nikola Jokic (21 — 14 — 5 ). Tre Jones scored 15 points, Josh Giddy 17. Billy Donovan's team (22 wins and 33 losses) ranks tenth in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Bulls went on a trip to the Big Apple with an optimal squad. All the leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
Chicago scores 109 points on average in matches with New York (statistics for the last ten games).
Approximate composition
Josh Giddy — Lonzo Ball — Koby White — Ayo Dosunmu — Nikola Vucevic.
Trends
Vucevic's Total Reboundsrateis more than 11.5
Vucevic's average score is 10.6 rebounds per game
1.87Giddy's Total Assistrateis more than 6.5
Giddy's average score is 6.2 assists per match
1.88Tip and bets
New York is approaching the game with Chicago as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the guest team will not have much chance of success. In general, that's the way it is. The Knicks, even with injuries to their leading players, look pretty convincing. A long bench helps to cope with possible problems. Thibodeau's players will have to achieve victory with the support of their fans.
Our forecast is for New York to win with a head start (-10.5) points including overtime for 1.72
Bet on the total
"New York" and "Chicago" show decent performance in face-to-face meetings. The average score for the last ten games is 222 points. Everything is going to ensure that this time both teams will be able to please the fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our forecast is a total of more than 244.5 points, including overtime in 2.05
The bet for the first quarter
Chicago has lost the first quarter in the last five out of six meetings. New York, there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful duel with Atlanta. The team from the Big Apple will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience and will confidently come out ahead in the score.
Our forecast is for New York to win in the first quarter in 1.68