FREE CONTEST: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls ($50 Prize!)
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Mar 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball past New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, November 4th, the (1-3) New York Knicks will be on the road to take on the (3-1) Chicago Bulls.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Bulls 103.5 – Knicks 95.2 with an over/under of 196.6.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Bulls +11.5 (tied for 2nd) > Knicks -13.5 (29th)
Points per game: Bulls 110.3 (4th) > Knicks 96.8 (27th)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 98.8 (tied for 10th) > Knicks 110.3 (24th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Bulls 46.3% (8th) > Knicks 43.1% (21st)
Three Point Percentage: Bulls 40.9% (3rd) > Knicks 33.3% (tied for 13th)
Free Throw Percentage: Bulls 81.0% (7th) > Knicks 69.7% (26th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Bulls 44.7% (14th) > Knicks 46.1% (25th)
Turnovers committed per game: Knicks 14.3 (tied for 15th) > Bulls 15.5 (23rd)
Turnovers forced per game: Knicks 13.8 (tied for 17th) > Bulls 12.8 (21st)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 52.3 (2nd) > Knicks 40.0 (29th)
Assists per game: Bulls 26.5 (4th) > Knicks 19.3 (21st)
Summary:
The Knicks are off to a disastrous start both offensively and defensively. They have too many one on one players and no team chemistry. Chicago on the other hand looks like one of the three best teams in the Eastern Conference already. Dwayne Wade has transitioned to Chicago seamlessly and teamed with Jimmy Butler to form a strong tandem. Chicago is averaging an astounding 52.3 rebounds per game so far so they are killing people on the glass. Everyone questioned Chicago’s ability to spread the floor but they are making threes at a 40% clip so far. I like the Bulls to win this one easily at home with New York struggling to the degree they have.
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