New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls Player Props - February 22nd 2026

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Tonight’s Knicks at Bulls player props start with one simple question: who is actually going to be in the middle of the action when it matters. Knicks and Bulls both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent.

These markets usually tell you a lot about how the game will be played. Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are Jose Alvarado for Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele for Bulls. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks side and Guerschon Yabusele for Bulls.

Here, we pull the key stat profiles for the main rotation players, then match those numbers to the prop markets to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Knicks vs Bulls matchup preview.

Pace and efficiency for NYK at CHI player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

After you check pace and efficiency, workload is the next filter because fatigue can show up late. The notes below label each workload metric into five outcomes and call out the team with the edge.

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NBA injury report for NYK at CHI: out, questionable, and impact

Below is the most recent availability snapshot for Knicks and Bulls. If key minutes are in question, the biggest swing often is not efficiency, it is who gets a steadier role and who sees the ball a few more times. For a broader futures snapshot, see Finals futures odds.

• Knicks shows a meaningful minutes shortfall. If the same names stay out, minutes usually cluster around the main group.
• Bulls shows a bigger minutes hit. If it stays put, the rotation often shortens and main options see more stable run.

NYK at CHI Player Assists Props Picks

Start Player Assists Props with a simple team lens built on three numbers: assist rate, assists per game, and turnovers per game. New York Knicks assist rate 63.4%, assists per game 27.1, turnovers per game 12.8; Chicago Bulls assist rate 68.5%, assists per game 29.1, turnovers per game 14.1.

The team numbers are not perfectly close, and the lean points more toward Chicago Bulls. A cleaner offensive path usually keeps assist volume alive, and a sloppy turnover profile can hand the opponent extra possessions that still turn into assisted finishes.

• New York Knicks pick: caesars +134 o3.5. Mikal Bridges averages 4 assists, and the line is 3.5. A Simple stat-first read says this is a spot to flag, then sanity-check minutes, role, and matchup.
• Chicago Bulls pick: caesars +135 o5.5. Josh Giddey averages 8.5 assists, and the line is 5.5. A Simple stat-first read says this is a spot to flag, then sanity-check minutes, role, and matchup.

Knicks vs Bulls NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and Chicago Bulls is at 35.3 while New York Knicks is at 37.2. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for Chicago Bulls and 0.2 for New York Knicks.

• NYK pick: Caesars Over +174 . Josh Hart (NYK) checks in at a proxy of 2.02 made threes with a line of 1.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

• CHI pick: Fanduel Over +158 . Josh Giddey (CHI) lines up with a proxy of 3.14 made threes against a line of 0.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

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New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Player Points Prop Picks and Best Lines

Last 10 contests tell a clean story: New York Knicks is 7-3 (70%), scoring 118.7 a night and allowing 109. Chicago Bulls is 1-9 (10%), with 110.2 for and 124.1 allowed. That profile is where points props usually open up .

Think of the last 10 as the pulse for scoring. New York Knicks is trending like the steadier scoring side on that signal, and it is directly relevant for points props.

• New York Knicks top angle in this spot : FanDuel Over +100. Jose Alvarado is scoring 11.2 on the season , while the line is 8.5. On a straight data check it reads "Over," and the odds leave a bit of gap , so confirm rotation and any late role change.
• Chicago Bulls play for this game : FanDuel Over +102. Collin Sexton averages 13.2 points on the season , and the line is 8.5. A fast data-first pass says "Over," and the odds hint the market is still split , so check role and likely pace.

Knicks at Bulls Points + Assists Prop Picks

In the last five-game stretch, New York Knicks are 3-2 and Chicago Bulls are 0-5.

The past five-game results plays for points plus assists, and the current angle nudges toward New York Knicks in this matchup.

• NYK pick: FanDuel Over posted at -114 for Jose Alvarado points plus assists. With 15.2 points plus assists against a 11.5 line, the clear read says Over; mark it and verify rotation stability before locking anything in.
• CHI pick: Fanatics Over priced at +130 for Guerschon Yabusele points plus assists. On the stat sheet, Guerschon Yabusele brings 13 points plus assists per game with a line of 12.5, so the clear lean is Over; flag it and double-check minutes, role, and matchup.

New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls NBA Player Rebounds Prop Picks

No clear offensive over defensive mismatch means fewer easy extra boards, so the safer view is rebounds per game ( New York Knicks 45.9, Chicago Bulls 44.7 ) and which side leads defensive rebounds, which guides the expectation toward New York Knicks.

Each team’s best rebounds prop leans on rebounds per game versus the posted rebounds line, supported by minutes per game plus rebound percentage, and the final pick is the option that reads best when the difference clears 0.5.

• NYK pick: FanDuel Over +126 . The bet leans this way because the stat gap is 0.7 rebounds, and the return looks solid at roughly 126 profit per $100 stake.
• CHI pick: FanDuel Over +144 . Matas Buzelis has a real rebounds baseline at 5.4, and the line at 2.5 leaves a clear cushion.

New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Points + Rebounds + Assists Props Picks

Points + rebounds + assists props start with the team environment, and the cleanest way in is offensive rating versus defensive rating. The straight read is that a strong offensive rating can lift points and assists, while a tougher defensive rating can push rebounds through missed shots. The Chicago Bulls field-goal percentage and the New York Knicks field-goal percentage are worth a fast test because made shots can drive assists while missed shots can stack rebounds.

Win percentage is not the bet, but it can signal which team keeps its offense organized and which team drifts into broken possessions. The picks use a sharp lane by lining up each NBA Player season PRA average against the line, then taking the strongest edge and price for each team, provided the market data is complete.

• NYK pick: The clean path is to trust the season average and play Caesars Under -112 on Karl-Anthony Towns Points + rebounds + assists. This one points clearly because 34.6 PRA per game clears (or trails) 35.5 by 0.9.
• CHI pick: The snappy call points to Fanatics Over +130 for Guerschon Yabusele PRA. The figure that matters is 18.2 versus 17.5, and that gap can power both the scoring side (points and assists) and the miss side (rebounds).

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Knicks match up Bulls on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM from United Center, on CHSN. Knicks has played at roughly a 70% win clip over its last ten, and Bulls is around 10%. The pace projects as a faster tempo, which helps influence where props can land.

For Points + Assists, the two players to keep an eye on are Jose Alvarado for Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele for Bulls. If either team shortens the rotation, this is often the first place it shows.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with Karl-Anthony Towns on the Knicks side and Guerschon Yabusele for Bulls. This is why props are a rotation story first, and a matchup story second. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.