Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Preview
Betting on today’s Knicks and Bucks game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Bucks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 227.5 points, and the Bucks are favored to win at home against the Knicks. Check out BetCoco for Milwaukee Bucks – New York Knicks odds
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between New York and Milwaukee, the Bucks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 7 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Milwaukee is averaging 113 points compared to New York at 106.
- Across their last five road contests, New York has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 103 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction
The New York Knicks enter their upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks with a record below .500 at 2-3. In the Eastern Conference standings, they currently hold the 8th position, while in the Atlantic division, they sit at 4th place.
The New York Knicks have a winning record against the spread, currently standing at 3-2 ATS. When playing away games, the Knicks have a solid ATS record of 2-1. However, their performance at home is slightly less consistent, with a 1-1 record against the spread.
The New York Knicks have seen more than 50% of their games fall short of the over/under lines, resulting in a 1-4-0 over/under record. Their games have presently maintained an average of 212.0 points per game, while the average over/under line stands at 219.8.
The Knicks offense is coming into the game with a low field goal percentage of 40.0%, ranking 18th in points per game with 103.0, and ranking 20th in assists per game with 21.8.
New York’s defense comes into the game ranking 8th in the league for allowing an average of 23.7 free throw attempts per game and 10th for their field goal percentage allowed of 46.4. Additionally, they rank 2nd in the league for allowing an average of 113.1 points per game.
The Bucks are preparing to take on the Knicks with the objective of surpassing a .500 record, as they currently stand at 2-2. In away games this season, the Bucks have achieved a 0-1 record, while at home they have a 2-1 record.
Currently, the Milwaukee Bucks’ against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 1-3, which is below .500. In away games, the Bucks have not been successful in covering the spread, with a record of 0-3. On the other hand, when playing at home, they have managed to cover the spread once out of the three games played.
Milwaukee has hit the over/under line in their last two games, and currently holds a 3-1-0 record. Throughout their games played, there has been an average of 235.0 points per game, while the average over/under line stands at 228.9.
The Bucks’ offense is ranked 26th in the NBA, averaging 115.2 points per game, with 100.6 possessions per game, ranking 25th. Additionally, Milwaukee ranks 7th in the league with 31.0 free throw attempts per game.
On defense, the Bucks rank 30th in the NBA with a defensive field goal percentage allowed of 52.2. Additionally, they are 28th in the league in terms of points allowed per game with an average of 113.3, and they rank 27th in blocked shots per game with 3.5.
With the Bucks being favored by 6.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 105-100 in favor of the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Knicks (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 205 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Andre Jackson Jr. – Hip – Questionable
New York Knicks Injury Report
- RJ Barrett – Knee – Questionable
