Knicks vs Bulls Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 09, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Knicks are -5.5 favorites vs. the Bulls
  • Total (Over/Under): 212.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | NBCH

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

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

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

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 41-34 against the spread, while the Bulls are 37-39 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-4.5 -115O 212.5 -110-200
Chicago Bulls +4.5 -105U 212.5 -110+165

Bulls vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 62.0% 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 Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 56 of their last 89 games (+20.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 53 games (+15.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 43 games (+12.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 72 games (+11.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 53 of their last 89 games (+11.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 games (+15.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games at home (+12.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games (+10.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 70 games (+9.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+8.55 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 41-34 (+3.6 Units / 4.2% ROI).

  • 46-32 against the Moneyline (+8.7 Units / 4.53% ROI)
  • 33-45 against the Over for game total points (-16.5 Units / -19.23% ROI)
  • 45-33 against the Under for game total points (+8.7 Units / 10.14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 37-39 (-5.9 Units / -6.88% ROI).

  • 37-41 against the Moneyline (-5.7 Units / -4.79% ROI)
  • 40-36 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 0.47% ROI)
  • 36-40 against the Under for game total points (-8 Units / -9.32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-22.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 62 games (-17.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 78 games (-17.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 41 games at home (-17.75 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 89 games (-32.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.70 Units / -24% 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 covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 65 games (-19.95 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 85 games (-19.15 Units / -20% 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: .561

The Knicks are 27-11 (.711) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

The Knicks are 23-5 (.821) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Knicks are 3-17 (.150) when their eFG is 50% or worse this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .182

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

The Bulls are winless (0-21) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .093

The Bulls are 6-21 (.222) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .313

The Bulls are 9-14 (.391) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

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: .204

Injury Report: Bulls vs. KnicksTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 9

  • 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 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,484 rebounds/78 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (3,033 rebounds/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,342 points/160 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 16.8 second chance points per game (1,342 points/80 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

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

The Bulls have averaged 22.0 points in the paint per game (1,716 points/78 games) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Bulls have averaged 11.7 fast break points per game (446 points/38 games) on the road this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (319 blocks/78 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (529 steals/80 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

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

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 7.8 steals per game (1,240 steals/160 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

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

The Bulls allowed 11.6 second chance points per game (476 points/41 games) on the road last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8


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