Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction and Odds: Fade the Bucks at Home

After their hot start, the New York Knicks are going through a mini-slump, losing their last two games to the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers, and will look to get back on track tonight on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks may have a slimmer selection of players to take the court tonight as point guard Jrue Holiday is a game time decision with an ankle issue, shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo is also dealing with an ankle issue, center Brook Lopez is suffering from a hurt back, and forward Khris Middleton will be out for some time due to COVID-19.

Milwaukee’s thinning roster may assist New York in finding their way back in the win column tonight. 

Here are the odds for this matchup, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Knicks vs. Bucks Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Knicks +4 (-110)
• Bucks -4 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Knicks +155
• Bucks -175

Total: 216.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Knicks vs. Bucks How to Watch

• New York Knicks (5-3, 4-4 ATS) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (4-4, 4-4 ATS)
• Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM EST
• TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin, MSG Network
• Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction and Pick

New York is averaging 113 points per game, second in the NBA, and much of their points are coming from beyond the arc, with a 3-Point field goal percentage of 39.3 percent, also second in the NBA. The Knicks have scored 40.2 percent of their points from three-point range. 

The good news for the Bucks is that they have defended the three-ball well, allowing a 3-point field goal percentage of 31.8, fifth in the NBA.

The bad news for Milwaukee is Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to need to do it all tonight with a depleted Bucks roster on the bench.

Both teams are very similar in rebounding and fouls per game, but with Milwaukee’s roster looking weak, and the Knicks’ roster looking healthy and players performing well, I’m backing them tonight.

Pick: Knicks +4 | Moneyline +155