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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Bucks

The New York Knicks face the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bucks to Make Life Tough for Knicks

We’re making the Bucks against the spread our prediction when they face the Knicks. The line is favorably set at +8 and you can secure -110 that this happens.

118-109 Victory for Knicks in Previous H2H Clash

New York Knicks lost on the road in their previous game. Cleveland Cavaliers won 109-94 at Rocket Arena. Jalen Brunson dropped 20 points, as Mikal Bridges finished with 18 and Karl-Anthony Towns 14.

Milwaukee Bucks last game was a 118-116 home win. This victory over Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum made it back-to-back wins. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 20 points, with Ryan Rollins adding 18 and Kyle Kuzma 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Madison Square Garden, they recorded a 118-109 win over the Bucks. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Knicks win six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Bucks logo Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 114.7 points, 43.4 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 47.3% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.1 points and 44.4 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.6 points and 6.4 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 9.8 rebounds and Landry Shamet 2.4 (38.7%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.1 points, 44.0 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.3 points and 41.6 rebounds.

Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 19.7 points and 7.1 assists, while Jericho Sims has an average of 8.6 rebounds and A.J. Green 3.4 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Take on New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Bucks which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread for this NBA matchup. They should be able to cover the +8 line where -110 can be found.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Knicks vs Bucks stats:

  • The +8 line has been covered by Bucks in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8 line has been covered by Bucks in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +8 line has been covered by Bucks in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8 line hasn’t been covered by Knicks in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Bucks +8 Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Brunson Under 25.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has totaled an average of 18 points in the past 5 road games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -110.

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Kevin Porter Jr. Over 6.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks) has had Over 6.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. You can secure betting odds of -141 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Kevin Porter Jr. Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bucks +8
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Jalen Brunson Under 25.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Bucks +8, Over 221.5 and Jalen Brunson (Knicks) to score Under 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 114 - 111 Bucks logo Bucks

The Knicks are available at huge odds to register a 114-111 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Trading at Shorter Odds Than Bucks

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New York Knicks are -294 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. Milwaukee Bucks are the underdogs at +240 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

8 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 221.5 selection is available to back at -110.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Jalen Brunson. You can get -112 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -115 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-112
Under 26.5
-115
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 19.5
-100
Under 19.5
-130
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 18.5
-120
Under 18.5
-108
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+108
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+117
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 10.5
-105
Under 10.5
-123
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-149
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 4.5
-106
Under 4.5
-122
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Bucks Have Picked Up Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Bucks have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 114.70 points per matchup while yielding 119.00.

The Knicks have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 110.50 points on offense and surrendering 104.40 on defense.

The last time the Bucks faced the Knicks at Fiserv Forum, they won 121-111. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have six wins while the Knicks have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats 6-4 233.70 114.70 119.00 7 3
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 214.90 110.50 104.40 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 54 34.7 1443 332 26.7 6.1 2.8 3.4 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 59 34.14 924 236 15.7 4.0 2.1 4.2 0.8 1.5
OG Anunoby 45 33.18 721 102 16.0 2.3 2.0 5.3 0.8 1.7

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 32 33.78 583 242 18.2 7.6 1.3 5.2 0.5 2.3
Ryan Rollins 55 32.22 947 299 17.2 5.4 2.5 4.6 0.4 1.5
A.J. Green 53 30.21 548 110 10.3 2.1 3.0 2.6 0.1 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

24 Feb NBA
Knicks 94-109 Cavaliers
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Knicks 138-89 76ers
10 Feb NBA
Pacers 137-134 Knicks
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

25 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 116-118 Bucks
24 Feb NBA
Heat 117-128 Bucks
22 Feb NBA
Raptors 122-94 Bucks
20 Feb NBA
Bucks 139-118 Pelicans
12 Feb NBA
Bucks 110-93 Thunder
11 Feb NBA
Bucks 116-108 Magic
09 Feb NBA
Bucks 99-118 Magic
06 Feb NBA
Pacers 99-105 Bucks
04 Feb NBA
Pelicans 137-141 Bucks
03 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-131 Bucks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 43 14 0.754 117.4 109.5 7.9 23-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1W
Thunder 45 15 0.75 119.4 108 11.4 24-7 21-8 8-3 32-9 6-4 1L
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Celtics 38 20 0.655 114.4 107.5 6.9 18-9 20-11 7-5 24-13 8-2 1L
Rockets 37 21 0.638 114.7 109.1 5.6 20-7 17-14 6-5 21-16 6-4 3W
Nuggets 37 22 0.627 120.5 115.7 4.8 16-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1W
Knicks 37 22 0.627 117.1 111.7 5.4 22-8 15-14 10-3 25-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 37 23 0.617 119.5 115.1 4.4 20-11 17-12 7-4 23-14 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 36 23 0.61 119.6 115.1 4.5 20-11 16-12 7-5 21-17 6-4 1W
Lakers 34 24 0.586 115.5 115.9 -0.4 16-12 18-12 6-7 23-15 5-5 3L
Raptors 34 25 0.576 113.6 111.8 1.8 16-15 18-10 4-9 26-15 5-5 2L
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Warriors 31 28 0.525 115.8 113.8 2 19-11 12-17 6-4 21-17 4-6 1W
Heat 31 29 0.517 119.9 117.2 2.7 17-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 2L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 29 31 0.483 116.2 113.4 2.8 12-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 29 31 0.483 115.9 118.2 -2.3 16-15 13-16 5-7 22-18 6-4 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 31 0.456 112.4 115.4 -3 14-13 12-18 8-4 19-19 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Grizzlies 21 36 0.368 115.4 118.1 -2.7 12-17 9-19 5-6 17-23 3-7 3L
Mavericks 21 37 0.362 114.5 117.9 -3.4 14-17 7-20 3-9 11-27 2-8 1L
Jazz 18 41 0.305 118 125.9 -7.9 11-19 7-22 1-9 10-28 3-7 4L
Pelicans 18 42 0.3 115.1 120.3 -5.2 11-21 7-21 6-7 11-26 5-5 3W
Wizards 16 42 0.276 111.9 122.8 -10.9 11-19 5-23 2-9 11-26 3-7 3L
Nets 15 43 0.259 107 115 -8 8-21 7-22 3-9 11-24 2-8 6L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak