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Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow<\/a><\/p>\nNew York has dominated at home, going 27-9 straight up while covering in 23 of those 36 games. Can they keep that up on Friday?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at the betting odds, a player prop to consider and my prediction for Friday\u2019s Eastern Conference battle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bulls vs. Knicks Odds, Spread and Total<\/p>\n
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Spread<\/p>\n Bulls\u00a0+15.5 (-110)Knicks -15.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 236.5 (Over -115\/Under -105)Bulls vs. Knicks How to WatchDate: Friday, April 3Time: 7:30 p.m. ESTVenue: Madison Square GardenHow to Watch (TV): NBA TVBulls record: 29-47Knicks record: 49-28Bulls vs. Knicks Injury ReportsBulls Injury ReportZach Collins \u2013 outNoa Essengue \u2013 outJosh Giddey \u2013 questionableTre Jones \u2013 questionableMac McClung \u2013 probableLachlan Olbrich \u2013 probableNick Richards \u2013 questionableAnfernee Simons \u2013 outJalen Smith \u2013 outGuerschon Yabusele \u2013 probableKnicks Injury ReportBulls vs. Knicks Best NBA Prop Bet<\/p>\n Note: This player prop pick was made before odds were released and is based on past player performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Knicks Best NBA Prop BetJalen Brunson OVER Assists<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson averaged 8.9 assists per game in the month of March, pushing his season average to 6.7 per game in the process.<\/p>\n Now, the star guard has a favorable matchup against the Bulls, who rank 28th in the NBA in opponent assists per game. Chicago has a bottom-10 defensive rating since the All-Star break, and the Knicks offense should be able to thrive at home.<\/p>\n Brunson has nine, three and seven dimes in his games against the Bulls this season, but his potential assists per game have skyrocketed since the break. He\u2019s averaging 12.2 potential assists per game in his last 20 games compared to 11.7 for the 2025-26 season as a whole.<\/p>\n The Knicks star is worth a look in Friday\u2019s matchup against one of the worst defenses in the NBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bulls vs. Knicks Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n It\u2019s tough to bet against the Knicks at home, as they\u2019re 20-13 against the spread as home favorites and 3-0 ATS as home dogs.<\/p>\n They have handled the Bulls in back-to-back meetings, even though their last win in Chicago came by just six points.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Bulls are struggling since the All-Star break, ranking in the bottom 10 in the NBA in net rating (-7.3). They\u2019ve also listed Josh Giddey and Tre Jones as questionable for this game, which could be a big blow to their already pedestrian offense.<\/p>\n Josh Hart called Wednesday\u2019s win over Memphis a must-win game, and the Knicks likely feel that way on Friday with the Cleveland Cavaliers on their heels for the No. 3 seed in the conference.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll trust the Knicks to get the job done at home where they are one of the best teams in the league this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Knicks -15.5(-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. 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