Knicks vs. Bulls: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 13, 2024

The New York Knicks (49-32) and the Chicago Bulls (39-42) take the floor at Madison Square Garden in a matchup on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Knicks are big 15-point favorites in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 216.5 points.

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Knicks vs. Bulls Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -15 216.5

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Injury Report as of April 14

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder)

Bulls: Patrick Williams: Out (Foot), Javonte Green: Questionable (Rest), Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (Quadricep), Zach LaVine: Out (Foot), Julian Phillips: Out (Foot), Onuralp Bitim: Probable (Wrist), Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee), Andre Drummond: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bulls (+15)
Total Pick Over (216.5)

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)
112.7 (19th) Points Scored 112.2 (22nd)
108.1 (2nd) Points Allowed 113.6 (16th)
45.1 (5th) Rebounds 43.8 (14th)
12.6 (1st) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (8th)
13.2 (10th) 3pt Made 11.5 (26th)
24.3 (29th) Assists 25.0 (23rd)
12.1 (7th) Turnovers 11.7 (3rd)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 76 28.6 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.8
Donte DiVincenzo 80 15.4 3.6 2.7 1.3 0.4 3.5
Bojan Bogdanovic 56 15.3 2.7 1.7 0.5 0.1 2.3
OG Anunoby 49 14.7 4.1 2.1 1.3 0.7 2.0
Alec Burks 66 10.4 2.3 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.9

Bulls Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
DeMar DeRozan 78 23.9 4.3 5.3 1.1 0.6 0.9
Coby White 78 19.0 4.6 5.1 0.7 0.2 2.7
Nikola Vucevic 75 17.9 10.5 3.3 0.7 0.8 1.2
Javonte Green 8 12.4 7.4 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.1
Ayo Dosunmu 76 12.2 2.8 3.2 0.9 0.5 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks’ record against the spread is 43-35-3.
  • New York is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 15-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Knicks have played 81 games this season, and 36 of them have gone over the total.
  • In 48 games this season, New York and its opponent have combined to score more than 216.5 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 216.5 points, and that’s 4.3 less than the average total in this season’s Knicks contests.
  • The Bulls’ record against the spread is 40-40-1.
  • The Bulls have played 81 games this year, and 44 of them have hit the over.
  • So far this year, 57 Chicago’s games have featured over 216.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Bulls games this year (216.5) is 9.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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