Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Knicks (+134) will take on the Bucks (-161) in a game that will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on NBA TV. The Knicks are currently 5th in the East, while the Bucks are 2nd. Milwaukee has lost three straight games.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between New York and Milwaukee, the Bucks hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 12 points.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New York has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Across the Bucks last five home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction
In games where the Knicks have been the underdog this season, the O/U record is 15-18, and their average scoring differential is -3.3 points per game. As the underdog on the road, their ATS record is 20-17.
New York’s O/U record for the season is 31-45-1, and their games have averaged 220.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 220.5.
The Knicks are coming off a 108-100 loss to the Bulls. They were favored by 1.5 points in that game. The teams combined to score 208 points, and the O/U line was 212.5.
Overall, the Knicks are 45-32 this season, which is good for 5th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place. On the road, they have a record of 20-18.
New York is 42-34 ATS this season, including a 20-17 ATS record on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three road games.
When it comes to scoring, the Knicks are 21st in the NBA at 112.3 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 113.7 points compared to 111.0 at home.
Overall, New York’s offense has been below the league average in 58.4% of their games. They are also last in the NBA in pace at just 94.9 possessions per game.
One area where the Knicks have excelled is on the offensive glass, where they lead the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the NBA at 24.3 per game.
At this time, the Knicks’ defense is positioned 2nd in the NBA, permitting 107.9 points per game. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bulls offense to just 43.4% shooting. Overall, they gave up 108 points to Chicago.
Milwaukee is favored by 3.5 points today and has been the favorite in 65 of their 77 games this season. As the favorite, they have gone 44-21 straight-up and 28-37 vs. the spread. On average, they have won these games by 5.9 points per game.
Against the spread, the Bucks are 17-22 at home and 16-22 on the road. Their overall ATS record is 33-44, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Raptors by a score of 117-111. Milwaukee was favored by 14.5 points in that game and is now 38-35 vs. the O/U in games with higher lines than today’s (220.5).
Milwaukee is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-30. In non-conference games, they are 15-14 compared to 32-16 against the East. The Bucks are also in 1st place in the Central Division.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 38-39, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen 236.6 points scored, and today’s O/U line is 220.5.
At home, the Bucks are one of the top-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 122.0 points per game (5th). Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 119.9 points per game.
In terms of pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the NBA at 100.4 possessions per game. They have been a top-10 three-point shooting team this season, hitting 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc (10th).
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA average in 63.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th in the league at 48%.
On defense, the Bucks come into the game ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed at 116.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 115 points per contest (13th). In the terms of takeaways, Bucks are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 14th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.
Our projections indicate that the Bucks should come out top with a projected score of 115-109.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Questionable
- Patrick Beverley – Ankle – Questionable
- MarJon Beauchamp – Ankle – Out
- Jaylin Galloway – Ankle – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Wrist – Questionable
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
