NBA basketball preview & prediction 22.02.2026 8:00 pm

NBA Chicago, IL, United Center 22.02.2026 8:00 pm

Facts

This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 12 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 3.

Chicago is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

New York has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Chicago may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, New York is seen as the favorite.

There will not play in Chicago: Collins Z. (Toe Injury) Essengue N. (Shoulder Injury) Ivey J. (Knee Injury)

There will not play in New York: McBride M. (Abdominal strain)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2209:2292. (average 110.5:114.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1135:1137. (average 113.5:113.7).