Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction, Odds & Player Props to Bet (Apr. 14)

• The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks clash on Saturday
• The Sunday NBA odds favor the Knicks by a large number at home
• Read below for Bulls vs Knicks prediction, odds and player props

The New York Knicks (49-32) aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they welcome the Chicago Bulls (39-42) to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and locally on MSG and NBCS-CHI.

As of the latest NBA odds, the Knicks are 14.5-point home favorites with the over/under set at 214.5 points

Let’s get into our Bulls vs Knicks prediction as we break down the odds and determine player props to bet.

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Odds

In the Sunday NBA odds, the Knicks are heavy -2000 moneyline favorites over the Bulls, giving them an implied win probability of 95.2%.

New York leads the regular season series with Chicago, 2-1. The Knicks defeated the Bulls 116-100 on Jan. 3 and, 128-117 in their most recent meeting on Tuesday. Chicago defeated New York o108-100 on April 5.

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Bulls Betting Analysis

The Bulls come into Saturday’s game following consecutive wins over the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards. On Friday night, four different Chicago players went off for 20-plus points to power the club to a tight 129-127 victory over Washignton.

The Bulls have already clinched the No.9 seed in the NBA Playoff Bracket, so the team isn’t taking any chances. Chicago coach Billy Donovan had nine players listed as inactive for Friday night’s win over the Wizards, including starters DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso.

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It’s yet to be determined which players will be suiting up for Saturday’s game, but Chicago reserves Adama Sanogo, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry showed promise last time out. Sanogo recorded a career-best 22-point performance against the Wizards, while Green had 24 points and Terry chipped in 17 points.

The Bulls are averaging 111.98 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the league. On defense, they are allowing 113.46 points per contest (16th). Doavan’s club has struggled to cover the number against the Knicks lately, posting a 2-6 ATS mark in the previous eight meetings.

Knicks Betting Analysis

The Knicks have their eyes on the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs as they face the visiting Chicago Bulls in Sunday’s regular-season finale. New York beat on Friday a top-four seed in the East and home-court advantage for the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

New York is tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for second in the East standings, but the Bucks have the tie-breaking edge and could secure the No. 2 seed with a win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. If the Knicks can defeat the Bulls (39-42) on Sunday, New York can seize the No. 2 seed if Milwaukee loses.

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The Knicks are hot right now, stringing together four straight victories. They were last in action Friday evening against the Nets, squeaking out a 111-107 victory thanks to 30 points from Jalen Brunson. The defense had to overcome a monster 40-point showing from Nets’ Cam Thomas.

Brunson has been leading New York’s surge up the Eastern Conference standings. The standout guard is riding a streak of six-straight 30-point games, including a 45-point outing against the Bulls in their most recent matchup on Tuesday.

Bulls vs Knicks Player Props

NBA player props have been released for Bulls vs Knicks, with Jalen Brunson sporting the highest point total on the board at 31.5.

Odds as of April 14th, 2024 at DraftKings Sports.

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Bulls vs Knicks Prediction

I’m backing the red-hot Knicks to take care of business at home and cover the 14.5-point spread. New York’s defense ranks third in the league, and its rebounding ranks fourth (46.2 per game). Chicago ranks 15th in the latter category, meaning the Knicks should be able to dominate the glass.

The Knicks are a stellar 16-1 outright this season when favored by five or more points, proving they’ve been trustworthy in winning big when expected to. At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks are an impressive 26-14 straight up and 21-18-1 against the spread, one of the best home-court advantages in the league.

CHI vs NY Pick:

• Knicks -14.5 (-110)