Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Friday April 3 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 04/03/2026, 02:00 AM ET

Bulls Preview

In the first game of a Friday night NBA TV doubleheader, the Chicago Bulls will face the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bulls (29-47) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and have been eliminated from postseason contention. On Wednesday, Chicago was torched for 83 points during the first half of a 145-126 home loss versus Indiana.

Guerschon Yabusele led seven Chicago players in double figures with 20 points (6-12 FG) and six rebounds. Collin Sexton scored 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting and dished out four assists. Matas Buzelis added 17 points (5-11 FG), nine rebounds, and six assists.

Knicks Preview

The New York Knicks have won 27 of their first 36 home games and hold a 1.5 game lead over Cleveland for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (49-28) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.7 points per contest. On Wednesday, New York raced out to an 18-point lead after one quarter and coasted to a 130-119 road victory against Memphis.

New York F OG Anunoby tallied a game-high 25 points (8-17 FG), 13 rebounds, and two blocks. Mikal Bridges scored 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, but finished with a minus six rating. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Knicks.

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Bulls vs Knicks Pick

New York guards Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Miles McBride (pelvis) did not play in Wednesday’s victory. Both players are considered day-to-day. The Knicks continue to take care of business against tanking teams and the Bulls very much fall into that category. Take New York to cover at home. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 129-106.