Prop Bets: New York Knicks VS Chicago Bulls 2025-10-31
The New York Knicks are set to face the Chicago Bulls on Halloween, and if this game were a haunted house, Karl-Anthony Towns would be the ghost haunting the United Center. Why? Because the Knicks’ big man is a three-point wizard with a 58% chance to drop at least one three-pointer, per the +100 line. The Bulls, who’ve been a fortress this season (4-0 ATS), might need a Ouija board to stop him.
Let’s break it down. Towns has hit 3.7 threes per game against Chicago last season, and with the Bulls’ defense ranked 27th in three-point percentage allowed (36.8%), it’s a pick-your-spots day for the Knicks’ big man. At +100, the implied probability is 50%—a steal compared to his 58% historical success rate. The Bulls’ defense? A three-point sieve.
The Knicks (2-2) are -5.5 favorites, but don’t expect a blowout. The Bulls’ defense has held opponents to 108.3 points per game, and their 4-0 start is built on stifling play. But Towns is a 37.4% three-point shooter this season, and with Jalen Brunson’s 5.3 attempts per game, the Knicks have firepower. The total is set at 233.5, but with both teams’ offenses trending toward efficiency, the Over is a 50/50 coin flip.
Here’s the kicker: The Bulls’ defense has allowed a league-worst 40% from deep. Towns’ 37.5% three-point shooting and 5.3 attempts per game make him a Halloween treat for bettors. The line is a gift-wrapped prop for the Over.
The Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic is a 50-50 matchup. He’s averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, but his 42% shooting and 31.5% from three makes him a tricky prop. Don’t touch the Over on his points/rebounds (34.5) unless you’re feeling lucky.
The Bulls are 4-0, but their 103.3 defensive rating is just average. The Knicks’ offense is struggling under new coach Mike Brown, but their 103.5 PPG suggests they’ll keep it close. The Bulls’ 103.5 defensive rating is solid, but the Knicks’ 108.5 offensive rating means this could be a grind.
Prop Pick: Over 1.5 threes for Towns at +100. The Knicks’ 58% success rate vs. Chicago last season is a 8-point edge.
Money Line: The Bulls at +265 are a fun underdog play if you’re in the mood for a scare.
Final Score Prediction: Knicks 115, Bulls 110. The Bulls will need a Halloween costume to cover the spread, but Towns’ three-point magic will haunt Chicago.
Time: 8 p.m. ET. Channel: ESPN.
Bet the Over 1.5 threes on Towns. Trick or treat? You decide. 🎃🏀
Created: Oct. 31, 2025, 10:31 p.m. GMT