Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Matchup

Keep reading to see our Bucks vs Knicks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks take on New York at 20-16.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (4th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 109-106 win vs. the Knicks.
  • The Knicks are currently 25-14.
  • Defensively, New York are giving up 110.5 points per game.
  • The Knicks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Knicks Prediction

At 3:00 ET, the Knicks (-167) will host the Bucks (+141) in an Eastern Conference matchup. New York is favored by 4 and the over/under line is 227.5.

Both teams are currently 2nd in their respective divisions. The Knicks are 3rd in the East while the Bucks are 4th.

Bucks vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds NY -4, MIL +141 | NY -167 O/U 227.5

Bucks Preview: Can Milwaukee Secure a Road Victory?

The Bucks improved to 20-16 on the season with a 109-106 road win over the Magic on Friday. Milwaukee was favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The total points for the game were 215, narrowly going over the pre-game line of 212.

Orlando went on a 13-0 run early, but Milwaukee chipped away at the lead. The Bucks took control in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Magic 31-25 to seal the win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a win over the Magic, scoring 41 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while shooting 65.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added 29 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, despite shooting 42.9% overall and from three-point range, where he hit 3 shots.

The Bucks connected on 51.8% of their field goals, but made just 9 three-pointers at a 36% clip. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th, while Bobby Portis contributed 6 of his 11 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Bucks tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 20 points, which helped them secure a 109-106 win over the Magic. Overall, Milwaukee gave up 106 points while holding Orlando to 43% shooting from the field.

The Bucks also did a solid job defending the three, with the Magic hitting 14 threes at a 35% clip. Milwaukee sent Orlando to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Bucks finished with 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Can New York Secure a Home Victory?

Milwaukee improved to 20-16 this season with a 109-106 win over the Magic on Friday. The Bucks were favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three. The total points for the game were 215, slightly over the 212-point line.

Orlando went on a 13-0 run early, taking the score from 6-3 to 16-6. Milwaukee responded by outscoring the Magic 31-25 in the 4th quarter to secure the win.

The Knicks struggled offensively in their loss to the Thunder, shooting just 38.5% from the field and hitting only 4 three-pointers at a 12.9% clip. Jalen Brunson led the way with 27 points and 5 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Josh Hart contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Cameron Payne scored 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter. Towns also had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 13 points in the period.

The Knicks struggled defensively against the Thunder, giving up 126 points on 53% shooting. Oklahoma City scored 31 points in the 1st quarter, 39 in the 2nd, and 32 in the 3rd before New York held them to 24 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 14 threes at a 51% clip. The Knicks sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws. New York finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Bucks vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Milwaukee has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 107. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.

Bucks vs Knicks Prediction

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