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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 Thursday, January 12th, the (19-18) Chicago Bulls will be on the road to take on the (17-20) New York Knicks.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Bulls 101.4 – Knicks 100.5 with an over/under of 201.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Bulls +0.6 (13th) > Knicks -3.1 (20th)
Points per game: Knicks 105.7 (13th) > Bulls 101.8 (23rd)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 101.2 (6th) > Knicks 108.8 (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Knicks 44.4% (21st) > Bulls 43.5% (27th)
Three Point Percentage: Knicks 36.6% (tied for 11th) > Bulls 31.5 (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Knicks 45.2% (15th) > Bulls 45.3% (17th)
Turnovers committed per game: Knicks 14.3 (tied for 15th) > Bulls 15.5 (23rd)
Turnovers forced per game: Bulls 12.9 (12th) > Knicks 13.6 (tied for 18th)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 47.8 (1st) > Knicks 45.8 (3rd)
Assists per game: Knicks 21.9 (17th) > Bulls 21.1 (21st)
Summary:
Chicago is (5-5) in their last ten games while New York is just (3-7). The Knicks can score but are really struggling defensively allowing nearly 110 points per game. The Bulls are one of the better defensive teams in the league allowing fewer than 100 points per game. Jimmy Butler was just recently named the Eastern Conference player of the week averaging 38 points per game in three wins. Chicago is the worst perimeter shooting team in the league but they should be able to score easy baskets inside against a porous Knicks defense. Chicago is playing better ball right now so I expect them to win this one on the road.
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