Milwaukee Bucks (2-6) vs. NY Knicks (3-4)
November 8, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -7.5; Over/Under: +228
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The Milwaukee Bucks and NY Knicks meet Friday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Cavaliers, beat the Jazz, and they play the Celtics and Raptors next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 47 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 27.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Rockets and Hawks, and they play the Pacers and 76ers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 113.4 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.3 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 23.1 points and 2.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 13 games as road underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have won 16 of their last 17 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Bucks’ last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Ten of the Knicks’ last 11 games as home favorites against the Bucks have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (42.4%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (13.1).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.6%).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.7%).
NY Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The NY Knicks are getting love because they’re at home with the rest advantage, but they’re also coming off back-to-back losses. The Bucks are healthy with Antetokounmpo in the mix, and they looked decent last night. Jazz or not, the Bucks have talent and are going to have value in the underdog role if Antetokounmpo and Lillard are playing to their abilities. Assuming the Bucks don’t sit key guys after playing last night, the value is with the Bucks and the points. This line is disrespectful. Give me the Bucks.
