| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 29-47 | 49-28 |
| Spread | +15.5 -105 | -15.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +900 | -1600 |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Friday, April 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks duke it out at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been in a real slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game losing streak after getting trampled by the Pacers in a 145-126 home defeat on Wednesday. Guerschon Yabusele led the team with 20 points; Collin Sexton added 18 points on eight of 14 shooting; Matas Buzelis scored 17 points, while Tre Jones chipped in with 15 points on seven of 11 shooting.
As a team, the Bulls shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line, but they were poor on defense once again and were always fighting a losing battle after leaking 83 points in the first half.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in fine form, as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after routing the Grizzlies in a 130-119 road win on Wednesday. OG Anunoby led the team with 25 points and 13 rebounds; Mikal Bridges added 24 points on nine of 15 shooting, while Karl-Anthony Towns racked up a triple-double of 20 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
As a team, the Knicks shot 55 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line as they caught fire right away and poured in 48 points in the first quarter to take an early 22-point lead, but they allowed their lead to get cut to three points before they finished strong to escape with the road win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last four games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Knicks have lost three of their last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Bulls have won 19 of their last 33 games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four home games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- OG Anunoby ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks are one of only two teams to win 20+ games when trailing after Q1 this season.
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (53.5).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.9).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.8).
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Josh Giddey, Nick Richards, Anfernee Simons, Zach Collins and Jalen Smith, while the Knicks don’t have anyone listed on their injury report. The Knicks head into this contest as the clear favorites, as they’ve beaten the Bulls in the last two meetings this season and they should be getting a bunch of players back in action so it’s no surprise to see the line so hefty. The Bulls are a mess at the moment; they are missing so many key players and I just don’t think they will be able to stop this from being a blowout.