Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Friday, April 3, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Bulls will be on the road Friday night with the game inside Madison Square Garden at 7:30 PM against the New York Knicks, and we have you ready to roll with our Chicago vs New York prediction. Chicago has struggled immensely this season, with 29 wins and 47 losses coming into Friday. New York rolls into this matchup with 49 wins and 28 losses this season, currently 2.5 games back of the Atlantic Division. Chicago comes into this game on a long losing streak following a blowout 19-point home loss to Indiana in their last outing. New York has been up and down as of late after losing 3 of the last five, following an 11-point road victory against Memphis in their last outing to end a three-game losing streak. Read more about this Chicago vs New York prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Chicago looks for the upset
Offensively, Chicago has been a bottom-feeder in the league this season, averaging 116.3 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Chicago is allowing 121.4 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 137.4 points over its last five losses. Defensively, Chicago was obliterated in their last outing, giving up 145 points on 57% shooting, 42% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Chicago was unable to keep up, scoring 126 points on 48% shooting. Chicago won the rebounding battle by 5, but turned the ball over 20 times in the loss. Guerschon Yabusele led the way for the Chicago office in their last outing with 20 points on 12 shots.
Josh Giddey leads the Chicago offense this season, averaging 17.2 points and 9.2 assists per game. Matas Buezelis is averaging 16.4 points per game this season in 74 games played. Tre Jones is averaging 13.4 points per game this season despite playing only 58 games total.
Key Injury Report for Chicago:
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- Josh Giddey (Out) – Hamstring
- Nick Richards (Out) – Elbow
- Anfernee Simons (Out) – Wrist
- Jalen Smith (OFS) – Calf
- Zach Collins (OFS) - Toe
New York tries to keep rolling
The New York Knicks' offense has carried the team this season, averaging 116.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor. Defensively, New York has been stellar, allowing 110.6 points per game this season, but New York allowed an average of 112 points per game during their recent three-game skid. Offensively, New York found its rhythm in its last outing, scoring 130 points, including 79 in the first half, on 55% shooting and 41% from beyond the arc. Defensively, New York did just enough, giving up 119 points on 51% shooting. New York won the rebounding battle by 29 and forced 14 turnovers in the win. OG Anunoby led the way for the New York office with 25 points and 13 rebounds on 17 shots.
Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season with 26.1 points and 6.7 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second on the team, averaging 20.1 points to go along with the team’s leading 11.9 rebounds per game. OG Anunoby averages a third-best 16.5 points per game, and Mikal Bridges averages 14.6 points per game. Josh Hart is averaging 12.3 points per game this season, but he has played just 61 times.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Mitchell Robinson (Out) – Ankle
- Miles McBride (Out) – Pelvis
- Jalen Brynson (Out) - Ankle
Chicago vs New York Pick
- Chicago vs New York Spread Pick
Despite the current injuries, New York is the far better team in this matchup and will continue their winning ways on Friday. Look for the next to dominate one of the worst teams in the NBA, start to finish, Friday night. Look for New York to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as Chicago is just trying to finish the year. Take New York to continue their winning ways as they get the win and cover at home Friday night against the Chicago Bulls.
- Chicago vs New York Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, and each has a mediocre defense. Despite both teams scoring well, each will have limited production in this game. Look for a low-scoring grind-out matchup between two injured teams. Take the under on Friday night as the New York Knicks get the home win and cover against the Chicago Bulls.
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