Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction and Preview | Nov. 8, 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks matchup is one of the 13 NBA games scheduled for Friday. Milwaukee is off to a 2-6 start that sees the team placed 13th in the Eastern Conference, while New York is sixth in the same conference with a 3-4 record.
The two teams have met each other 232 times in the regular season, with Milwaukee holding a 125-107 lead. The two teams met five times last season, as the Bucks took the series 3-2. Their most recent meeting was on April 7, a game that the Knicks won 122-109 behind Jalen Brunson’s 43 points. Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 28 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks game details and odds
The Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 8, at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast locally on MSG and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Bucks (+235) vs. Knicks (-290)
Spread: Bucks (+7) vs. Knicks (-7)
Total (O/U): Bucks -110 (o226.5) vs. Knicks -110 (u226.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks preview
The Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 123-100 win against the Utah Jazz at home on Thursday. Antetokounmpo, who had missed the previous game, returned to the lineup with 31 points and 16 rebounds. Damian Lillard had a good game as well, as he logged 34 points and seven assists.
Milwaukee needs to build a winning momentum after registering just two wins in eight games so far. There has been a lot of scrutiny regarding the slow start and things are unlikely to get easy against a strong Knicks squad.
New York is on a two-game losing streak and should be desperate to get a win at home. The Knicks’ losses were on the road against the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks. After a four-game road trip, Jalen Brunson and Co. are expected to be far better at home.
The Knicks haven’t been great either after trading for Karl-Anthony Towns just before the start of preseason. In the 121-116 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, Towns saw his 34-point, 16-rebound double-double go to a waste. However, it was a close game, and New York can take solace in the fact that all its starters scored in double figures.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks betting props
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s point total is set at 30.5. After a great game on Thursday, expect the Greek Freak to continue the momentum on Friday as well and score more than 30.5 points.
Jalen Brunson’s points total is set at 26.5. While he should have a good game, he could be more focused on playmaking duties. Bet on the under here.
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks prediction
The oddsmakers heavily favor the Knicks at home. We, however, expect the Bucks to finally get their season back on track and get a statement win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 226 points.