The Bulls will play the Knicks on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks will take to the court on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bulls arrive at this game with a 83.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks, have a 95.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Chicago Bulls - The Chicago Bulls sport a 11-26 away team record. That result ranks them 11th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks hit the floor with a 27-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 4th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Chicago Bulls sit 12th (116.5) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 10th, averaging 116.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.4 points against the Chicago Bulls per game this season. That result puts them 3rd in the league for the 2025-26 season. The New York Knicks stand 24th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 110.6 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Chicago Bulls wind down the season with a 4-12 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, have a 12-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Chicago Bulls have a 29-47 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 49-28 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Chicago Bulls sail to face the New York Knicks...in a crucial late-season showdown on April 3rd. The Bulls be at 29-47...
The Knicks be holdin' a hefty 49-28 record this season...with the Bulls strugglin' at 4-12 in their division. Chicago be scorin' 116.5 points per game...
But the Knicks be just edgin' them out with 116.7 points per game. Review each team's standings below...
And see the best bets from our partners for this barnburner of a match...Look at the prop bets for each team and player...May the best team plunder the victory on the court!
Best Bulls at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bulls | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -13.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bulls are +13.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bulls are the +675 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bulls
Knicks
4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | +13.5 -102-13.5 -118 |
Underdog Chicago Bulls - Chicago Bulls bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +13.5 Chicago Bulls underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -13.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Bulls
Knicks
Game to Overtime
4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Bulls
Team Total Points
CHI at NYK 4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -118Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
CHI at NYK 4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | 126.5 o -110126.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -125Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHI at NYK 4/03/26 7:40pm EDT | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 50 | 28 | 0.641 | +11.5 | 28-9 | 21-19 | 12-3 | 32-16 | 116.9 | 110.4 | +6.5 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Chicago Bulls | 29 | 48 | 0.377 | +32.0 | 18-21 | 11-27 | 4-12 | 17-31 | 116.2 | 121.6 | -5.4 | L6 | 2-8 |
Chicago Bulls & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Bulls Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Chicago Bulls YR: futures available
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1900 Bet |
Chicago Bulls & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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