Sunday, April 13, 7:30 PM on CSNC, MSG

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

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If the Knicks had the Bulls record over their last 10 games they'd be safely in the postseason instead of slipping away from Atlanta for the 8th seed. New York's final three games are against Eastern Conference playoff teams and the dream may be over for Team Carmelo. Chicago on the other hand is playing great basketball and is surging towards the #3 seed which would give them home court through the first round of the playoffs.

The Bulls refuse to wind down even as a mostly veteran squad prepares for the playoffs. After a March 28th loss to Portland, Chicago reeled off 6-straight wins going 5-0-1 ATS in the process. The Bulls have New York and Orlando among their final 3 games in their attempt to hold off Toronto for the 3 seed in the East.

New York needs to win out for any chance at the postseason. They benefit from the Hawks playing Miami and Charlotte in 2 of their last 3 games but the Knicks have to hold up their end of the bargain. They're already behind the 8-ball with a 2 game deficit to overcome but a victory at home against Chicago could go a long way.

The Knicks look to even the season series in game 4 between the teams. The Bulls captured an 82-81 win in the 2nd game of the year at home as -7.5 favorites. Game 2 shifted to the Garden on December 11th with New York winning 83-78 while favored by 3.5. The total finally went over on March 2nd in Chicago with the Bulls pulling off a 109-90 win with a -6.5 line.

ATS Trends

Chicago is 21-18-0 ATS on the road this season

Chicago is 19-20-0 against the over/under on the road this season

New York is 15-24-0 ATS at home this season

New York is 22-17-0 against the over/under at home this season

Injuries to Watch

Chicago

11/23/13 G Derrick Rose Knee out for season

New York

04/10/14 F Carmelo Anthony Shoulder probable
02/05/14 F Kenyon Martin Ankle out indefinitely
01/23/14 C Andrea Bargnani Elbow out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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