Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 3, 2026

The market opened at 237.5, and from the opening tip it became clear that pace and defensive intensity would keep this game well below that ceiling. New York and Chicago combined for 54 points in the first quarter—already signaling a tighter, lower-scoring affair than the books anticipated. The Knicks' defense overwhelmed the Bulls early, holding Chicago to just 16 first-quarter points while the home team established control at 38. That deficit only widened as the game progressed; by halftime, the combined total sat at 119, putting the under well on track. The second quarter was the game's highest-scoring frame with 65 combined points, but the second half proved even more deliberate, with Q3 producing 61 and Q4 just 52. Final combined total: 232, landing a decisive 5.5 points under the open number. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.

OG Anunoby led New York with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Jalen Brunson orchestrated the offense with 17 points and 10 assists. Mitchell Robinson contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds off the glass. Chicago's Collin Sexton paced the Bulls with 19 points, followed by Leonard Miller's 14 points and 6 rebounds and Tre Jones's 13 points and team-leading 8 assists. The Knicks dominated the final margin, 136–96, in a game shaped by the defenses' grip rather than any offensive fireworks. The result proved consistent with New York's recent form—the Knicks have allowed just 108.5 per game over their last 10—while Chicago's 120.5-point scoring average came up well short against a stout New York defense.