The Bucks are gearing up to take on the New York Knicks on Friday, Nov 3. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Milwaukee comes into this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 225. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Bucks vs. Knicks player props and predictions below.
Bucks vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -5.5
- Total 225
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 3
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: ESPN
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- 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.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Will the Knicks Defense Show Up on the Road?
The Knicks currently hold a 2-3 record this season and are aiming to secure a victory against the Bucks. In away games, the Knicks have achieved a 2-1 record, while at home they have yet to secure a win, resulting in a 0-2 mark.
On offense, New York is currently ranked 30th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 40.0%. They are also ranked 18th in the league, averaging 103.0 points per game. Additionally, the Knicks have the 6th highest number of free throw attempts per game in the NBA, with 25.4 attempts per game.
In terms of the New York Knicks’ offensive performance in the 2023-2024 season, their three point attempts per game (37.2), three point percentage (33.9%), and effective field goal percentage (47.0%) stand out. They rank 6th in the NBA for three point attempts per game, 19th for three point percentage, and 30th for effective field goal percentage.
On defense, the Knicks rank 6th in the NBA for allowing 25.4 free throw attempts per game. They also rank 10th for allowing a field goal percentage of 46.4% and 2nd for allowing 113.1 points per game.
Is a Home Win Possible for Milwaukee?
In their upcoming matchup against the Knicks, the Bucks aim to achieve a winning record, standing at 2-2 currently. The team currently holds the 6th position in the Eastern Conference and the 2nd spot in the Central division.
On offense, Milwaukee is currently averaging 100.6 possessions per game this season, ranking 25th in the NBA. The Bucks have a field goal percentage of 48.2%, placing them 8th in the league. Additionally, Milwaukee is scoring 115.2 points per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.
Milwaukee’s offense is currently characterized by their 6th rank in effective field goal percentage (56.1%), 30th rank in field goal attempts per game (82.5), 25th rank in three point attempts per game (36.2), and 14th rank in three point percentage (35.9%) in the 2023-2024 season.
Defensively, the Bucks rank 28th in the league, allowing 113.3 points per game. They also rank 27th in blocked shots per game with an average of 3.5, and 19th in steals per game with 9.0.
Bucks vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 8 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 27.5.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Under 27.5 Points (-115)
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Bucks vs. Knicks Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Bucks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 110-103. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -5.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 225 and our model has the Knicks and Bucks finishing with a combined 213 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bucks -5.5