Best Prop Bets for Knicks vs. Bucks: Expect Antetokounmpo to Play Facilitator Role

The New York Knicks have cooled off after their impressive 5-1 start.

They’ve since lost two straight and now travel to Milwaukee to take on the defending champion Bucks. Milwaukee just got back to .500 after beating the Pistons is their last game, and is looking to start their climb back up the Eastern Conference ladder. 

BetSided has you covered with a full game preview, but in case you want some action on the matchups within the matchups, we’ve got that too. 

All odds listed are courtesy of WynnBET.

Here are our three best prop bets for tonight’s game. 

Best Prop Bets for Knicks vs Bucks

• RJ Barrett OVER 16.5 Points (-125)
• Evan Fournier OVER 13.5 Points (-115)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 5.5 Assists (-105)

RJ Barrett OVER 16.5 Points (-125)

Barrett has been on a tear this season and looks like a legitimate offensive threat from every level. He is averaging 19.1 points per game and shooting over 40% from behind the arc. Barrett has scored at least 20 points in his last four games and I expect that confidence to roll over to tonight. 

Evan Fournier OVER 13.5 Points (-115)

Fourner’s point total is normally related to how well he shoots from three. The last two games have been down games for him and he’s shot 3-of-12 from downtown. If Fournier is able to get his shot going, I’m all in on him hitting at least 14 points. If Jrue Holiday is able to go, most of his attention will go to Barrett, so I see Fournier having a lot of opportunities tonight. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo OVER 5.5 Assists (-105)

With Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday out, Antetokounmpo has taken over a lot of the distributing duties. He’s averaging 6.1 assists per game and was even close to a double-digit performance against the Pistons. If the Knicks decide to double him, be ready for a lot of kick outs from Antetokounmpo and for those shots to fall.