Bulls at Knicks: Best Player Prop Bets for Friday's NBA Matchup

Zach Thompson breaks down his top player prop picks for the Eastern Conference clash between Chicago and New York.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:36pm

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Ahead of the final regular season matchup between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, Zach Thompson highlights his best player prop bets for Friday's NBA TV showdown. With the Knicks looking to secure their 50th win of the season and the Bulls trying to avoid their 50th loss, Thompson identifies value plays on Bulls guard Tre Jones, Knicks forward OG Anunoby, and Bulls rookie Josh Giddey's combined rebounds and assists.

Why it matters

This late-season Eastern Conference clash has playoff implications, with the Knicks sitting third in the conference and the rebuilding Bulls hoping to play spoiler. Player prop bets offer a way for fans to get invested in the game's key individual matchups and statistics beyond just the final score.

The details

The Knicks are heavy 14.5-point home favorites against the struggling Bulls, with an elevated total of 237.5 points expected. New York has won two of the first three meetings this season, including a 128-116 victory at Madison Square Garden in their last clash. The Bulls will have Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, and others back in the lineup after recent injuries, setting the stage for an intriguing individual battles. Thompson highlights props focused on Giddey's combined rebounds and assists, Anunoby's points plus assists, and Jones' points-rebounds-assists total as his top recommendations for Friday's game.

  • The Bulls and Knicks will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
  • The Knicks are looking for their 50th win of the season, entering the night at 49-28.
  • The Bulls are trying to avoid their 50th loss, currently sitting at 29-47 with six games left.

The players

Josh Giddey

The Bulls' second-year guard is averaging 17.6 combined rebounds and assists per game this season and has exceeded that prop line in 12 of his last 14 outings.

OG Anunoby

The Knicks' versatile forward has fallen under his points plus assists prop in 12 of 19 games this season, making him a potential value play with Jalen Brunson expected back in the lineup.

Tre Jones

The Bulls' third-year guard has seen his points-rebounds-assists average jump to 25.7 over his last 17 games, clearing this prop in 12 of those contests.

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What they’re saying

“If Giddey and the Bulls can keep this game close, he has a good chance to get at least 18 rebounds and assists in his return. When available, Giddey's numbers have been strong, making him a good spot to start your player prop bets Friday night.”

— Zach Thompson, NBA Analyst

“Even if KAT sits, the extra work would likely go to other players, such as Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges, rather than Anunoby. While he does have the ability to step up if needed, he will likely slide back into a complementary role due to Brunson's return.”

— Zach Thompson, NBA Analyst

“With Giddey back in the fold, he and Jones should run a much more efficient version of Chicago's offense on Friday. If they keep things competitive, Jones is a strong candidate to clear his PRA line against the Knicks.”

— Zach Thompson, NBA Analyst

What’s next

This will be the final regular season meeting between the Bulls and Knicks. If the Knicks win, they will reach the 50-win milestone for the season.

The takeaway

With playoff positioning still up for grabs, this late-season Eastern Conference clash between the Bulls and Knicks offers an opportunity for bettors to target individual player prop bets that could provide value beyond just the final score.