New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24

It’s a matchup of two Eastern Conference teams as the Knicks travel to Chicago to take on the Bulls. The Bulls are currently favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 211.5 points.

Chicago is 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-40, while New York is 5th in the East with a record of 45-31.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bulls -1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, April 5th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-108 in favor of the Bulls.
• Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 12 threes.

Do the Knicks Have What it Takes on the Road?

This season, the Knicks have a record of 45-31 and are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 30-16 against other Eastern Conference teams.

As the underdog, the Knicks have gone 12-21 this season and are 20-17 straight-up on the road. Against the spread on the road, they are 20-16.

New York’s O/U record for the season is 31-44-1, and the over has hit in six straight games. Today’s O/U line of 211.5 is lower than their season average of 220.4 points per game.

In their last game, the Knicks beat the Kings by a score of 120-109. They were favored by 3.5 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 212.5.

On the season, the Knicks are averaging 112.5 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 111.0 at home (15th).

When it comes to scoring, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 42.1% of their games. In terms of pace, New York is last in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.

From a shooting perspective, the Knicks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. Inside the arc, they are 22nd in two-point shooting at 53%.

In the current season, the Knicks defense has excelled, sitting 2nd in the NBA by allowing 107.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Knicks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 36.4% from downtown.

Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

In terms of their over/under record, the Bulls are 40-35-1 for the season. Today’s O/U line of 211.5 is lower than their season average of 222.2. Chicago has hit the under in their last two games.

Chicago’s last game was a 113-101 loss to the Hawks. The O/U line for that game was 221 points. The Bulls were favored by 2 points going into the game.

Against the spread, the Bulls are 37-38 for the season and 18-21 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 14-17 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last four games.

On the season, the Bulls are 36-40 and are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, the Bulls are 17-14 and 19-26 against the East.

Chicago’s games have averaged a combined 225.5 points per game this season. The Bulls are favored by 1.5 points today and are 19-13 as the favorite. In 32 of their 76 games, they have been favored.

At home, the Bulls are averaging 111.5 points per game this season (24th in the NBA). Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 24th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Bulls are 18th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 20th in three-point shooting at 35%.

Chicago has been strong on the offensive glass, ranking 9th in the NBA in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, the Bulls are 23rd in the league.

So far, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 14th in the league at 113.6 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 55.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.8% of their three-point attempts.