Bucks vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

  • The Knicks are -7.5 favorites vs. the Bucks
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDWI | MSG

The Milwaukee Bucks visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Bucks vs Knicks Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 3-5 against the spread, while the Knicks are 3-4 against the spread.


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Bucks vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Milwaukee Bucks+6.5 -110O 223.5 -110+220
New York Knicks -6.5 -110U 223.5 -110-275

Knicks vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bucks and Knicks.

Knicks vs Bucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 70 games (+11.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 65 games (+11.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 65 games (+8.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 away games (+6.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 74 games (+5.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 games (+14.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 95 games (+12.20 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 41 games at home (+12.10 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 3-5 (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 2-6 against the Moneyline (-11.3 Units / -57.51% ROI)
  • 3-5 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
  • 5-3 against the Under for game total points (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 3-4 (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 3-4 against the Moneyline (-3.75 Units / -30.24% ROI)
  • 4-3 against the Over for game total points (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • 3-4 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 37 of their last 87 games (-27.43 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 75 games (-26.95 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-20.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 32 games (-19.52 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 64 games (-63.00 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 82 games (-32.65 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 90 games (-23.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 46 away games (-22.95 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-22.25 Units / -27% ROI)

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Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Bucks were 47-8 (.855) when scoring 110 or more points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Bucks were 27-3 (.900) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Bucks were 27-11 (.711) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bucks are 5-1 (.833) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .586

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .586

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks were 14-3 (.824) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Knicks are 3-9 (.250) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

Injury Report: Knicks vs. BucksFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported
  • Milwaukee Bucks – No Injuries Reported

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 1.39 points per shot (5,284 points/3,813 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Bucks are shooting 73% from the free throw line (143/197) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 77%

The Bucks averaged 1.7 second chance points per game (102 points/61 games) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Bucks averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,829 points/3,483 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 42% from three (101/238) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (2,773 points/171 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,441 points/171 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 39.7 defensive rebounds per game (3,254 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,679 points/3,854 shots) on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31

The Bucks allowed an eFG% of 52% on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Bucks averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,035 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (362 blocks/89 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three (15/66) at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks allowed 11.7 second chance points per game (481 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6


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