The New York Knicks will look to stay hot as they open the second half of the season against the Chicago Bulls in a key Eastern Conference matchup. New York, which has won eight of 10, is coming off a 149-148 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 12, while Chicago, which has lost four in a row, was beaten 128-110 by the Detroit Pistons that same night. The Bulls (22-33), fifth in the Central Division, are 12-14 on the road this season. The Knicks (36-18), second in the Atlantic Division, are 19-10 on their home floor. Josh Hart (knee) is out for New York, while OG Anunoby (foot) is listed as questionable. Patrick Williams (knee) is out for Chicago.

Tip-off from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulls prevailed in both of the previous matchups this season. The Knicks are 11.5-point favorites in the latest Bulls vs. Knicks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 244. New York is at -658 on the money line (risk $658 to win $100), with Chicago at +479 (risk $100 to win $479).

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