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The New York Knicks (45-27) face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (40-32) Friday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: New York leads 2-0
New York lost 126-113 vs. the LA Clippers Wednesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home underdog with the Over (218.5) cashing. C Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points for the Knicks, who snapped a short 2-game win streak.
The Bucks fell to the Nuggets 127-117 Wednesday. Despite the loss, Milwaukee covered as an 11-point road underdog, with the Over (228.5) cashing. C Brook Lopez stepped up in the absence of F Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot), leading the Bucks with 26 points. However, Nuggets C Nikola Jokic was the difference-maker, posting a triple-double with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Knicks at Bucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bucks -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -1.5 (+105) | Bucks +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Bucks key injuries
Knicks
- G Jalen Brunson (ankle) out
- G Miles McBride (groin) out
- G Cameron Payne (ankle) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) questionable
- G Damian Lillard (calf) out
- F Bobby Portis (suspension) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 108, Bucks 106
Moneyline
LEAN KNICKS (-110).
New York has won the last 4 straight meetings and is 2-1 in its last 3 games overall, while Milwaukee has lost back-to-back outings. The Knicks are also 2-1 in their last 3 games against Eastern Conference opponents, while the Bucks are just 1-2 in their last 3 outings vs. the East.
This is a very slight lean, as both teams are very injured. However, the Knicks simply have the better roster, so they are the safer choice.
Against the spread
PASS.
I lean toward the Bucks, who are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, to cover as +1.5 (-125) underdogs. However, when the spread is this tight and Giannis is questionable, it’s best to avoid this bet.
I recommend passing here and betting the ML and/or total instead, but if you are confident in the Bucks to win, take this bet over the moneyline, as your odds are better.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games and is 38-35 for the Bucks this season. For New York, the Under is 5-1 in its last 6 road games. The Under has also hit in 5 of the last 9 meetings.
The Knicks are missing a lot of backcourt depth with their 3 main point guards out, so offense will be hard to come by for both teams here.
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