Knicks vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 8, 2024

The New York Knicks (46-32) visit the Chicago Bulls (37-41) at United Center, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The Bulls are 5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 213 points for this matchup.

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Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -5 213

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Injury Report as of April 9

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), Bojan Bogdanovic: Probable (Wrist)

Bulls: Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Alex Caruso: Questionable (Ankle), Zach LaVine: Out (Foot), Julian Phillips: Out (Foot), Coby White: Probable (Ankle), Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Quadricep)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (+5)
Total Pick Over (213)

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 111.7 (23rd)
108.0 (2nd) Points Allowed 113.4 (13th)
45.3 (5th) Rebounds 43.7 (15th)
12.7 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (8th)
13.2 (10th) 3pt Made 11.5 (27th)
24.3 (29th) Assists 25.0 (23rd)
12.3 (12th) Turnovers 11.7 (3rd)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 73 28.2 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Bojan Bogdanovic 53 15.6 2.8 1.8 0.5 0.1 2.4
Donte DiVincenzo 77 15.4 3.6 2.6 1.3 0.5 3.5
OG Anunoby 46 14.6 4.2 2.2 1.4 0.7 2.0
Alec Burks 65 10.5 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 76 23.6 4.3 5.3 1.1 0.6 0.9
Coby White 75 18.9 4.6 5.1 0.7 0.2 2.7
Nikola Vucevic 73 17.6 10.6 3.4 0.7 0.8 1.2
Ayo Dosunmu 76 12.2 2.8 3.2 0.9 0.5 1.6
Javonte Green 5 11.0 6.4 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.2

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks have beaten the spread 41 times in 78 games.
  • New York is 16-11-1 as 5-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 78 Knicks games so far this season, 33 have gone over the total.
  • A total of 50 times so far this year, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 213 points.
  • The average total for Knicks games this season has been 220.4, which is 7.4 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Bulls have beaten the spread 38 times in 78 games.
  • Chicago’s ATS record as a 5-point underdog or greater is 14-14.
  • Out of 78 Bulls games so far this year, 41 have hit the over.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over 213 points on 59 occasions this year.
  • The average total points scored in Bulls games this year (213) is 12.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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