New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 4/9/24

At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-173) will host the Knicks (+144) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks (46-32) are favored by 3.5 and have a conference rank of 4th, while the Bulls (37-41) are 9th in the East.

This game will be played at the United Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is 212.5 points.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks -3.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, April 9th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-114 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Knicks Grab a Win in Chicago?

In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Knicks have gone 31-17 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games. This record has them in 4th place in the East, and they are also 2nd in the Atlantic Division.

New York’s ATS record for the season is 43-34, and they have covered the spread in five straight road games. On the road, they are 21-17 ATS, and their overall ATS record is 27-16 as the favorite and 16-18 as the underdog.

The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 32-45-1, and their games have averaged 220.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 212.5 is lower than their season average of 222.2.

In their last game, the Knicks beat the Bucks by a score of 122-109. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 43-34 with the win.

On the season, the Knicks are 21st in scoring at 112.5 points per game. However, their offense has been better on the road, where they are averaging 113.9 points per contest compared to 111.0 at home.

New York has been one of the league’s best offensive rebounding teams, leading the NBA with 12.7 per game. In terms of pace, the Knicks are last in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 10th in made threes at 13.2 per game. Overall, they are 14th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.

This season, the Knicks’ defense is the 2nd ranked defense in the NBA at 2nd PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 71.8% of their games. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Knicks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.3% from downtown.

Can the Bulls Hold Strong at Home?

In today’s game against the Knicks, the Bulls are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as the underdog. Despite being favored in just 32 of their 78 games, the Bulls are 18-28 as the underdog this season.

Chicago’s ATS record for the season is 38-39, including a 19-21 mark at home and 19-18 on the road. As the underdog, they are 24-22 ATS compared to 14-17 ATS as the favorite.

Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 40-37-1, and they have hit the under in four straight games. Today’s O/U line is 212.5, and the Bulls’ games have averaged 225.1 points per game this season.

Chicago’s last game was a 113-98 loss to the Magic, where they were 7.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 212 points, and the Bulls’ ATS record for the season is 38-39.

In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 37-41. Against other teams in the East, they are 20-27 compared to 17-14 in non-conference games.

At home this season, the Bulls are averaging 111.4 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 24th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 20th in the NBA at 35%. They are making 11.5 threes per game, which is 28th, and they are 26th in three-point attempts.

Chicago has been strong inside the arc, as they are 8th in offensive rebounds and 8th in two-point field goal percentage at 52%. Overall, they are 18th in field goal percentage.

The Bulls’ defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 113.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.7 turnovers per game, ranking 4th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 18th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.