Knicks vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Bulls are -1.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 211.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBCH | MSG

The New York Knicks visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Bulls Over/Under is 212.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 40-33 against the spread, while the Bulls are 36-38 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+1.5 -115O 212.5 -110-105
Chicago Bulls -1.5 -105U 212.5 -110-115

Bulls vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 53.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Bulls.

Bulls vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 56.5% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 54 of their last 87 games (+18.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 51 games (+15.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+12.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 70 games (+11.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 45 away games (+10.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 39 games (+10.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 41 games (+9.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 79 games (+8.20 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 40-33 (+3.7 Units / 4.43% ROI).

  • 45-31 against the Moneyline (+8.3 Units / 4.37% ROI)
  • 32-44 against the Over for game total points (-16.4 Units / -19.62% ROI)
  • 44-32 against the Under for game total points (+8.8 Units / 10.53% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 36-38 (-5.8 Units / -6.94% ROI).

  • 36-40 against the Moneyline (-5.7 Units / -4.87% ROI)
  • 40-34 against the Over for game total points (+2.6 Units / 3.11% ROI)
  • 34-40 against the Under for game total points (-10 Units / -11.96% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 32 of their last 81 games (-24.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-20.15 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 games at home (-18.75 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 60 games (-17.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 76 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 87 games (-30.55 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 89 games (-22.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 36 of their last 89 games (-22.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 83 games (-19.00 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 41 games (-18.75 Units / -39% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 26-57 (.313) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .349

The Knicks are 72-51 (.585) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Bulls are winless (0-18) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .145

The Bulls are 2-22 (.083) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Bulls are 11-19 (.367) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Bulls are 12-17 (.414) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

Injury Report: Bulls vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out
  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls): Knee, Out For Season
  • Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • Patrick Williams (Chicago Bulls): Foot, Out For Season
  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,317 points/157 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,435 rebounds/75 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,554 points/157 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks averaged 22.9 assists per game (1,880 assists/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (400 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Bulls averaged 9.9 second chance points per game (407 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Bulls averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (1,097 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Bulls averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (866 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks allowed 45.9 points in the paint per game (3,762 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.5

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (309 blocks/75 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (320 blocks/79 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,222 steals/158 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Bulls stole the ball 644 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls averaged 7.9 steals per game (644 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Bulls have allowed 14.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.8


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