New York Knicks VS Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Preview – 4/5/2024

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Overview

• Date: April 5, 2024
• Venue: United Center
• Spread: New York Knicks +1.5), Chicago Bulls -1.5)
• Total (Over/Under): 212
• Moneyline: New York Knicks +100, Chicago Bulls -120

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• New York Knicks - 48%
• Chicago Bulls - 52%

Projected Win %:

• New York Knicks - 45%
• Chicago Bulls - 55%

New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Game Preview

The New York Knicks (45-31) are set to face off against the Chicago Bulls (36-40) in an exciting Friday night matchup. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 PM ET at the United Center, the home arena of the Bulls.

The Bulls, coming off a four-day break since their last game, will have the advantage of extra rest. This could potentially give their players more time to recover and increase their chances of winning the game. On the other hand, the Knicks played just yesterday, making this a back-to-back game for them. The lack of rest may pose a disadvantage for the Knicks and impact their performance.

According to the odds, the Bulls are considered slight favorites as they play on their home court. The spread currently favors the Bulls by 1.5 points, with a moneyline of -120. The Knicks, with a moneyline of +100, have an implied win probability of 48%, while the Bulls have an implied win probability of 52%.

In of recent performance, the Knicks have been playing well, winning 30 of their last 50 games. However, the Bulls have struggled at home, losing 10 of their last 15 games on their own court. These trends could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game.

In their previous matchups, the Knicks secured a victory against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 120-109, while the Bulls suffered a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, ending with a score of 113-101.

For those interested in player prop markets, keep an eye on DeMar DeRozan's points. It has been the most popular betting market for this game, with sharp bettors leaning towards the over. The prop total opened at over 24.5 points (-120) and has since moved to 25.5 points (-110).

As the Knicks and Bulls take the court, the stage is set for an intriguing battle. Will the Knicks' recent success translate into another victory, or will the Bulls defend their home court and come out on top? Only time will tell as the game unfolds tonight.

Final Score Prediction: New York Knicks 107.5 vs Chicago Bulls 109.1