Knicks vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 5, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2024

The New York Knicks (45-31) visit the Chicago Bulls (36-40) at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Knicks are only 1-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is 212 points.

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Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -1 212

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Injury Report as of April 5

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), OG Anunoby: Out (Elbow)

Bulls: Zach LaVine: Out (Foot), Julian Phillips: Out (Foot), Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Torrey Craig: Probable (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (-1)
Total Pick Over (212)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Knicks vs. Bulls Stat Rankings

Knicks Avg. (Rank) Bulls Avg. (Rank)
112.5 (20th) Points Scored 111.9 (23rd)
107.9 (2nd) Points Allowed 113.6 (14th)
45.5 (5th) Rebounds 43.6 (16th)
12.8 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (9th)
13.2 (11th) 3pt Made 11.6 (25th)
24.3 (29th) Assists 25.0 (23rd)
12.3 (11th) Turnovers 11.6 (3rd)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 71 27.9 3.5 6.6 0.9 0.2 2.7
Bojan Bogdanovic 51 15.8 2.8 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.4
Donte DiVincenzo 75 15.3 3.6 2.6 1.3 0.4 3.5
Alec Burks 64 10.7 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9
Josh Hart 75 9.2 8.3 4.1 0.9 0.3 1.0

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 74 23.6 4.3 5.2 1.1 0.6 0.9
Coby White 73 19.3 4.7 5.2 0.7 0.2 2.8
Nikola Vucevic 71 17.8 10.6 3.4 0.7 0.8 1.2
Ayo Dosunmu 74 12.0 2.8 3.1 0.9 0.5 1.5
Alex Caruso 67 10.1 3.9 3.3 1.6 1.0 1.9

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Knicks are 40-33-3 this season.
  • New York’s ATS record as 1-point favorites or more is 27-15-1.
  • This year, 32 of the Knicks’ 76 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 51 games this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 212 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 212 points, 8.4 fewer than the average total in this season’s Knicks contests.
  • The Bulls’ record against the spread is 37-38-1.
  • As a 1-point underdog or more, Chicago is 22-21-1 against the spread.
  • There have been 41 Bulls games (out of 76) that hit the over this year.
  • So far this season, 61 Chicago’s games have featured more than 212 points scored.
  • This season, Bulls games have resulted in an average scoring total of 225.5, which is 13.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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