Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/3
The Chicago Bulls will visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The Bulls are having a tough season with a 29-47 record. They have lost their last five games and are ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference.
The New York Knicks have a strong season record of 49-28. They are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and have won their most recent game. The game will be aired on CHSN, providing fans with a chance to see if the Bulls can end their losing streak or if the Knicks will continue their success at home.
Bulls vs Knicks Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Betting Odds: Knicks -15.5 (-110), Bulls +15.5 (-110), Knicks MoneyLine -1330, Bulls MoneyLine +783, Over/Under 237.5 (-110)
Chicago Bulls Team Preview
The Chicago Bulls have been on a tough streak lately. They have lost their last five games. In the most recent game against the Pacers, they scored 126 points but allowed 145. Matas Buzelis and Collin Sexton were the top scorers for the Bulls in that game. Buzelis had 17 points, while Sexton added 18.
This season, the Bulls score 116.5 points per game, ranking 13th in the league. They are fast-paced, with 102.1 possessions per game, ranking 2nd. Their three-point shooting is strong, with 14.5 made per game, which is 7th in the league. On defense, they allow 121.4 points per game, ranking 28th. They struggle to limit opponents’ shooting opportunities, allowing 93.8 attempts per game.
Josh Giddey is a key player for the Bulls, averaging 17.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. Matas Buzelis also contributes significantly with 16.4 points per game. The team is dealing with injuries, with players like Zach Collins and Anfernee Simons out. Josh Giddey is questionable due to a hamstring issue. The team needs to manage these injuries to improve their performance.
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks recently had mixed results in their games. They had a strong win against the Memphis Grizzlies with a score of 130-119. OG Anunoby was a key player, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.
In their recent loss to the Houston Rockets, the Knicks scored 94 points against the Rockets’ 111. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Brunson contributed 12 points and 8 assists.
Jalen Brunson is a standout player this season, averaging 26.1 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns also plays a vital role with 20.1 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. The Knicks’ offense is ranked 11th in points per game, while their defense allows 110.6 points per game, ranking 5th.
BTB Betting Pick
The Knicks are favored by 15.5 points against the Bulls. The Knicks have a strong defense, allowing only 110.6 points per game, which ranks 5th. The Bulls allow 121.4 points per game, ranking 28th. Given these stats, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread, with a projected score of Knicks 122, Bulls 106.
The total for the game is set at 237.5 points. The Bulls’ defense struggles, allowing high points, but the Knicks’ defense is solid. With both teams’ scoring averages, the game might not reach the total. The under is the recommended pick, with a projected total of 228 points.