Bulls vs. Knicks prediction: New York to win, Jalen Brunson projected for big game in Friday's NBA matchup [4/3/2026]

The New York Knicks will square off with the Chicago Bulls in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Bulls vs. Knicks game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature players like Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, while the Bulls will look to Matas Buzelis, Collin Sexton and Josh Giddey.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Bulls vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Bulls and Knicks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Knicks an 83% chance of defeating the Bulls. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 124-112.

According to our model, the Bulls (+13.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 236.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Bulls vs. Knicks odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bulls vs. Knicks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Bulls +13.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Bulls vs. Knicks player props

Looking for Chicago vs. New York NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Matas Buzelis is expected to lead the Bulls with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 27 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists for the Knicks.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Bulls prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bulls are:

Knicks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Knicks:

Bulls vs. Knicks game-day updates and essential details

Friday's matchup between the Knicks and Bulls at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Bulls on Friday, with Jalen Brunson projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bulls vs. Knicks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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