Knicks vs. Bulls: Betting Odds, AI Picks & Analysis for (April 5)
The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls face off in a matchup with intriguing storylines for NBA betting. The Knicks are on a hot streak offensively, but can they maintain that production as underdogs? Meanwhile, the Bulls are favored but haven’t covered the spread in recent games. Let’s dive into the key factors to consider when placing your bets.
- Knicks on Fire: New York boasts a high-scoring offense (avg. 220 pts) but struggles as underdogs (3-game losing streak).
- Bulls Need a Turnaround: Chicago is favored by 1.5 points but hasn’t covered in 4 games as favorites. Can their defense contain the Knicks?
- Lower Scoring Game Expected: Today’s O/U is set at 211.5, lower than both teams’ season averages.
Game Information
| New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls |
| Location of the Game: United Center, Chicago |
| Date and Time: Friday, April 5th 8:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Knicks | 45-31 | 108 | 218 | SPREAD CHI -1.5 |
MONEYLINE CHI -119 |
TOTAL OVER 211.5 |
| Bulls | 36-40 | 110 | ||||
- AI Picks: Chicago Bulls 110 – New York Knicks 108
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Bulls -1.5 | ML Bulls -119 | OVER 211.5
Knicks vs Bulls Betting Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup
New York Knicks Game Analysis
The Knicks and Bulls clash in a battle of contrasting strengths. New York boasts a stingy defense (2nd in points allowed) but has an inconsistent offense (20th overall). Can their road scoring prowess (114.1 ppg) travel to Chicago? Meanwhile, the Bulls struggle defensively but boast a scoring edge at home (avg. 111.5 pts). Let’s see who comes out on top.
- Road Warriors: Average 114.1 points on the road compared to 111.0 at home.
- Solid from Three: 11th in made threes and 16th in three-point shooting percentage. according to NBA team stats
- Defensive Stalwarts: Rank 2nd in the NBA in points allowed overall and at home.
Injuries: Julius Randle (Shoulder – Out), OG Anunoby (Elbow – Out)
Chicago Bulls Game Analysis
The Bulls’ offense isn’t lighting up the scoreboard (23rd in NBA scoring), averaging 111.9 points overall and a similar 111.5 at home. They play slow (24th in pace) and haven’t consistently reached the league average. Shooting is decent (46% FG, 35% 3PT) but falls short of the top tiers (18th and 20th in the NBA).
Defensively, the Bulls are a different story. They rank a solid 14th overall (allowing 113.6 points) and even better at home (111.5 allowed). Here’s how they shut down opponents:
- Wall at the Rim: Limit opponent field goal percentage (14th in the NBA).
- Active Hands: Generate steals at a 12th-best rate.
- Disciplined Defense: Avoid fouls, ranking 15th in personal fouls per game.
Injuries: Keep an eye on the Bulls’ injury report, with key players Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball out. according to NBA injuries
New York Knicks vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head
The last three Knicks vs bulls matchups with the Knicks being the underdog, they have gone 3-0. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Knicks and Bulls, the Knicks have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 12 points per game. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Knicks and Bulls is 2-3 with an average of 222 points per game. The last three times that the Knicks have been on the road vs. the Bulls, the over/under record is 1-4.
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