If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Bucks vs. Knicks, look no further. The Knicks are hitting the road to challenge the Bucks on Tuesday, Dec 5 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 228.5, with the Bucks being favored by 5. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -5
- Total 228.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Dec 5
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: TNT
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although New York has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 122 points per game in these contests.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Do the Knicks Stand a Chance on the Road?
Across their last five games, the Knicks have gone 4-1 and have an overall record of 12-7. When facing other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are 10-4 compared to 2-3 in non-conference games.
The Knicks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 119 points vs. the Raptors. This figure is more than their season average of 110.9 points per game. On offense, Knicks has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 44%. So far, they are 17th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 73%.
Coming into today’s game, the Knicks’ defense is giving up an average of 105.5 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Knicks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.4% and allowing 35.5% from beyond the arc.
Do the Bucks Have a Shot at a Home Win?
In their last ten games, the Bucks are 8-2 and come into today’s game against the Knicks with a 14-6 overall record. When playing on the road this season, the Bucks are 5-5 compared to a 9-1 record at home.
Milwaukee’s offense had a good outing, putting up 132 points against the Hawks. They achieved a 59.6% field goal percentage and went 12/15 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Bucks have a season long field goal percentage of 49%, which is 3rd in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 9th in percentage and 7th in three-pointers made.
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 24th in the league, allowing an average of 118.1 points per contest.
In their previous game, the Bucks’ defense struggled against the Hawks, giving up 121 points on a field goal percentage of 44%.
Bucks vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at -101. Our model predicts that Jalen Brunson will finish with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 26.5 Points (-101)
Bucks vs. Knicks Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Bucks vs. Knicks matchup, our bet is to grab the Knicks at +5. Even though our projections have the Bucks winning 109-108, we see the Knicks as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 228.5 and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Knicks +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook