Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Knicks and Bucks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 226.5 points at BetMGM, and the Bucks are the home favorites against the Knicks in a Eastern conference matchup.
Coming into today’s game vs. the Bucks, the Knicks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 12-7. In away games this season, the Knicks have put together a 6-4 record, whereas they have a 6-3 record when playing at home.
New York Knicks Preview
Currently, New York holds an above .500 ATS record of 12-7 so far this year. This season, New York has a 8-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 as underdogs.
In their recent matchup, the Knicks offense ended with 119 points against the Raptors. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 16 threes. The top scorer for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson with 22 points, while Donte DiVincenzo also chipped in with 21 points.
Coming into the game, the Knicks defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 15.8% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 105.5 points per game allowed.
For the season, New York is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 18.8 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%.
Milwaukee Bucks Preview
The Bucks head into today’s action with an overall record of 14-6 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. So far, the Bucks have gone 12-6 when playing against Eastern Conference teams and 2-0 in non-conference contests.
Milwaukee arrives with an ATS record of 8-12 for the season up to this point. On the road, the Bucks have an ATS record of 5-5, as opposed to a 3-7 record against the spread when playing at home.
Coming off their recent game, the Bucks offense tallied 132 points in a matchup against the Hawks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 59.6%, and they made 14 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who holds an average of 29.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Damian Lillard is averaging 25.5 points per game this season.
At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.1 points per game.
Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.
The Knicks, during the 2022-2023 season, had a 0-3 straight-up record when facing the Bucks, with a scoring average of 219 in these games. Furthermore, the Knicks’ ATS record against the Bucks was 0-3.
Last season, the Knicks and Bucks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bucks have the leg up at 3-0. Against the spread, each team went 1-1-1 and finished with an over/under mark of 2-1. These games averaged a combined 215 points per contest. As the host vs. the Knicks, the Bucks have gone 2-0-1 vs the spread.
How to Bet Bucks vs. Knicks in New York
The Knicks come in as the underdog at +4.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226.5, and our model projects the Knicks and Bucks to reach a combined total of 216 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Knicks +4.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Pick: Under 226.5