The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls are set to face each other for a two-game series with the first meeting coming in Chicago on Wednesday. New York has won four straight games, winning each by double digits. They have some wind in their sails but the same can’t be said for the Bulls. They’re fresh off of a heartbreaking, last-second defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime on Sunday. They’ve also lost four out of their past six overall. Can they bounce back and cool off the Knicks?

Chicago is a 4-point favourite on the NBA odds.

Knicks vs. Bulls NBA Betting Odds

The Knicks are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games played on the road and 11-4 ATS in their past 15 games played on the road against a team with a winning home record on the season. When it comes to the total, the under has cashed out in their last six games overall and their past four when they are coming off of an ATS victory.

For the Bulls, they are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games played at home against teams with a winning road record on the season. They are also just 2-6 ATS in their past eight when coming off a straight-up loss. The total has seen the over hit in their last four games off an ATS win, but the under is 5-0 in their last five home games against a team with a winning road record.

New York Knicks

The Knicks have had a very weird season so far but there’s been one thing that’s remained consistent in their four-game winning streak: the play of Julius Randle. Everybody thought coming into this year that Randle would be the leader of this crew and develop even more from what we had already seen. He’s been underwhelming, to say the least, but he’s finding a groove recently.

In the last four games, Randle has scored 18, 34, 33, and 27 points respectively. He also racked up 17 rebounds in one of those contests. This is a different team when Randle can play at an All-Star level – or at least close to it. Things just seem to fall into place. They rank 25th in the NBA in terms of field goal percentage, so they need his production and efficiency to stay high.

Chicago Bulls

Chicago has a lot of talent but they continue to struggle for consistency. Whether it’s a coaching issue, a chemistry issue, or simply a poorly constructed roster, the Bulls need to figure out what’s going on and quickly. Their starting lineup consists of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso, and Ayo Dosunmu. Lonzo Ball is also on the roster but hasn’t played a game this year due to injury.

We’ve seen high point totals out of both DeRozan and LaVine, it just always seems like they don’t matter in the end. Depth might be a major contributing factor for the Bulls, especially on the defensive end. This team ranks 23rd in opponent field goal percentage and 24th when looking specifically at threes. They need to tighten up defensively.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Knicks vs. Bulls?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Knicks Team Leaders

NY

Points	Julius Randle 25.14
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.19
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.96
FG%	Jericho Sims 77.6
Steals	Josh Hart 1.36
Blocks	Mitchell Robinson 1.85

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 27.82
Assists	Jalen Brunson 5.64
Rebounds	Mitchell Robinson 9.27
FG%	Mitchell Robinson 60.4
Steals	Jalen Brunson 1.45
Blocks	Mitchell Robinson 1.45

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

NY

Points	Julius Randle 25.14
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.19
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.96
FG%	Jericho Sims 77.6
Steals	Josh Hart 1.36
Blocks	Mitchell Robinson 1.85

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 27.82
Assists	Jalen Brunson 5.64
Rebounds	Mitchell Robinson 9.27
FG%	Mitchell Robinson 60.4
Steals	Jalen Brunson 1.45
Blocks	Mitchell Robinson 1.45

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

New York

Evan Fournier (SG)

Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23

Jalen Brunson (PG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23

Jalen Brunson (PG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23

Jericho Sims (C)

out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23

Josh Hart (SG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23

Isaiah Roby (SF)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23

Trevor Keels (SG)

Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23

Jalen Brunson (PG)

Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23

Mitchell Robinson (C)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Chicago

Zach LaVine (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Zach LaVine (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Andre Drummond (C)

Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23

Injuries

New York

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Evan Fournier (SG)	Prob Fri	Illness - 10 / 05 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Doub Fri	Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23	1-3	3-1	+ -
Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23	1-3	3-1	+ -
Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23	1-4	3-2	+ -
Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Jericho Sims (C)	out for season	Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23	4-5	3-6	+ -
Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season.
Josh Hart (SG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23	5-5	3-7	+ -
Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air.
Isaiah Roby (SF)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23	5-6	4-7	+ -
Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Trevor Keels (SG)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 09 / 04 / 23	5-6	4-8	+ -
Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jalen Brunson (PG)	Ques Sat	Hand - 08 / 04 / 23	5-6	4-8	+ -
Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	6-6	5-8	+ -
Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest.

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach LaVine (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Foot - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 01 / 04 / 23	4-2	2-3-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C)	Prob Fri	Personal - 29 / 03 / 23	4-4	4-3-1	+ -
Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.