Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. New York is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 230.

The Bulls have a few premier offensive playmakers in Vucevic and G Josh Giddey, but their team has found success because of their defense, ranking third (106.2) in defensive rating. They also have the fifth-best net rating, while the Knicks rank 16th in that category.

Nikola Vucevic will keep up his sharp start on the glass vs. New York tonight, as our Knicks vs. Bulls predictions explain. Free NBA picks for.