The already eliminated Chicago Bulls will face the struggling New York Knicks on Friday. Chicago, out of the running for even a play-in tournament spot, hopes to play the spoiler against a team still needing to win. A victory by the Bulls will tie the season series with the Knicks at 2-2.
Meanwhile, the Knicks (49-28) hope to get as many wins as possible to keep the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-29) from overtaking them in the Eastern Conference standings. New York is only one game ahead of Cleveland for the No. 3 spot in the East.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Odds
Moneyline: Bulls (+850) vs. Knicks (-1600)
Odds: Bulls (+15.5 -110) vs. Knicks (-15.5 -110)
Total (O/U): Bulls (o237.5 -110) vs. Knicks (u237.5 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Injury Reports
Bulls Injury Report
Multiple key players are out of the Bulls’ lineup for the game against the Knicks. Zach Collins (toe), Jalen Smith (calf), Anfernee Simons (wrist) and Noa Essengue (shoulder) are on the inactive list.
Additionally, Josh Giddey (hamstring), Tre Jones (ankle) and Nick Richards (elbow) are questionable. Guerschon Yabusele (ankle), Mac McClung (abs) and Lachlan Olbrich (foot) are probable.
Knicks Injury Report
While the Bulls are limping close to the end of the season, the Knicks have never been healthier.
NBA insider Stefan Bondy reported on Thursday:
“The Knicks have a clean injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Bulls. Not one player listed. They’ll be at full strength.”
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups
Bulls
PG: Collin Sexton | SF: Isaac Okoro | SF: Matas Buzelis | PF: Patrick Williams | PF: Guerschon Yabusele
Knicks
PG: Jalen Brunson | SG: Josh Hart | SF: Mikal Bridges | PF: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Prediction
The hobbled Bulls have nothing to play for except pride, while the Knicks look to have a strong finishing kick to end the regular season.
New York hasn’t beaten a playoff-bound opponent in almost a month, but it has been dominant against eliminated teams. Expect the Knicks to keep that trend and blow away the Bulls by a margin that beats the -15.5 spread.
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