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The New York Knicks (49-32) will try to continue a four-game winning run when hosting the Chicago Bulls (39-42) on April 14, 2024 at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks enter their matchup against the Bulls as double-digit favorites. The Knicks are favored by 15 points. The game’s over/under is set at 215.
Knicks vs. Bulls Odds
Point Spread for Knicks vs. Bulls
The spread for this matchup is set at 15 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorite.
New York vs. Chicago Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New York has -1350 odds to win the game, while Chicago is listed at +800 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 215 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: ESPN
Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Trends
The Knicks have gone 43-35-3 against the spread this season. This season, New York has been favored 46 times and won 35, or 76.1%, of those games. This season, 36 of the Knicks’ games have gone over the point total.
The Bulls have registered a 40-40-1 record against the spread this year. Chicago has been an underdog in 47 games this season and has come away with the win 19 times (40.4%) in those contests. This season, Bulls games have hit the over 44 times.
Knicks vs. Bulls Key Players to Watch
Knicks
Jalen Brunson averages 28.6 points, 3.6 boards and 6.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks. Josh Hart averages 9.4 points, 8.3 boards and 4.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocks. Donte DiVincenzo’s numbers for the season are 15.4 points, 2.7 assists and 3.6 boards per game. Isaiah Hartenstein is averaging 7.8 points, 2.5 assists and 8.3 boards per contest.
Bulls
DeMar DeRozan gets the Bulls 23.9 points, 4.3 boards and 5.3 assists per contest. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks. Nikola Vucevic contributes with 17.9 points per game, plus 10.5 boards and 3.3 assists. Coby White’s numbers for the season are 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, making 44.4% of his shots from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 triples per contest. The Bulls get 12.2 points, 2.8 boards and 3.2 assists per game from Ayo Dosunmu.
What you need to know about the Knicks
The Knicks own a top-five defense this season, ranking second-best in the league with 108.1 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 19th with 112.7 points scored per contest. The Knicks have been shining in terms of rebounding this year, ranking fifth-best in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.1) and second-best in rebounds allowed per contest (40.6). The Knicks haven’t produced many dimes this year, ranking second-worst in the NBA with 24.3 assists per contest.
New York is averaging 111.0 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 3.4 fewer points than it is averaging when playing on the road (114.4). With 13.2 three-pointers per game, New York ranks 10th in the NBA. It sports a 36.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 14th in the league. New York is 11th in the NBA with 12.6 threes allowed per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 17th with a 36.7% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
The Knicks have gone 6-4 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span. In its past 10 contests, New York has hit the over nine times. The Knicks’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 118.1 points per contest compared to the 112.7 they’ve averaged this year. The last 10 games have seen New York concede 3.1 more points per game (111.2) than its season-long average (108.1).
What you need to know about the Bulls
The Bulls score 112.2 points per game and give up 113.6, making them 22nd in the league on offense and 16th defensively. Chicago collects 43.8 rebounds per game and give up 43.3 boards, ranking 14th and 14th, respectively, in the league. With 25.0 assists per game, the Bulls are 23rd in the league.
At home, the Bulls score 111.5 points per game. Away, they average 112.9. The Bulls are the fifth-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and 20th in 3-point percentage (35.9%). In 2023-24, Chicago is second-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (14.6 per game) and 20th in defensive 3-point percentage (37.0%).
The Bulls have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. In its past 10 games, Chicago has gone over the total four times. Chicago is tallying 112.7 points per game in its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 112.2. Over their previous 10 games, the Bulls are giving up 111.8 points per game, compared to their season average of 113.6 points allowed.
Knicks vs. Bulls Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Knicks, and we project that Bulls will cover the spread (Knicks -15). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 215 points.
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