Bucks vs Knicks Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks
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The New York Knicks are riding a winning streak as they welcome the Milwaukee Bucks into Madison Square Garden on Monday.
It won’t be an easy game for the Knicks, but their confidence is up, which reflects in NBA betting markets.
However, after losing the first two games against the Bucks, they have more than just confidence on their minds.
Let’s check the latest NBA odds, stats, injury report, and NBA lines for the Bucks vs Knicks. We’ve plenty of NBA betting for you to consider.
Bucks Eye Trifecta
The Bucks defeated the Knicks 119-108 and 109-103 in the first two meetings, so they want to complete the sweep.
They haven’t been overly consistent recently, despite owning a 25-14 record. They scored consecutive wins over Washington and Toronto before losing to Charlotte as the -10 sportsbook favorite.
It was a shocking home loss for the Bucks, who were trounced 138-109 by the Hornets on Friday, and their most disappointing loss of the year. However, the Bucks are an NBA Championship contender and bouncing back is in their DNA.
It helps to play the Knicks, who they have a 7-3 record over the last 10. Therefore, ruling out the Bucks based on their most recent game would be a mistake, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo becoming an unstoppable force in the paint.
The Greek Freak played only 22 minutes in the Charlotte loss, but coach Mike Budenholzer isn’t making excuses.
“We haven’t matched what it takes to be competitive in an NBA game on multiple occasions now,” Budenholzer said. “And, it’s concerning.”
Knicks Love Winning Streaks
The Knicks have been streaky so far and are currently riding their second significant streak.
They put together eight consecutive wins in December before losing five on the bounce. It has been an interesting time for the Knicks, but after beating Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Toronto, they’re in good stead.
We expect a fair amount of betting online confidence for the Knicks, who are currently six games behind Boston in the Atlantic standings. They don’t want to get too far behind, but with a 22-18 record, they’re doing enough to keep fans and bettors happy.
They are 21-17-2 against the spread, covering three of their last four. They defeated the Spurs but didn’t cover the -10 spread, which was a tough line. However, beating Toronto on the road as the +4 underdog should give bettors confidence.
“It’s about time we won one of those types of games where we make free throws at the end and execute down the stretch,” Julius Randle said. We had the confidence to get this win on the road. It’s big for us.
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Bucks vs Knicks Head-to-Head
The Bucks have won the last five games straight up and covered in four of the last five with one push.
They are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six games in New York, so the statistical edge is with the Bucks.
The most recent meeting came in November when the Bucks won 109-103 as -6 favorites.
Bucks vs Knicks Game Information
- Game: Bucks (25-14) vs Knicks (22-18)
- Day/Time: Monday, Jan. 9th, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Bucks vs Knicks Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
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Bucks vs Knicks Betting Lines
Bucks vs Knicks Picks & Prediction
The Knicks have enjoyed their winning streak, but the Bucks’ defense steps up when they play the Knicks, so we’re picking them to win.
Vegas NBA lines have the Bucks at value odds and we think they’ll bounce back from an embarrassing loss in fine style.
The under is also worth taking, as only 217 and 211 points were scored in the first two meetings.
Milwaukee is listed at -120 in our Vegas NBA lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Bucks, there’s a chance to win $83. New York is +100, offering a chance to win $100 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Milwaukee a 54.55% chance to win, with the Knicks at 50.00%.
The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.
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Bucks vs Knicks Previous Game (Nov. 30, 2022)
The New York Knicks are coming off their most lopsided win of the season. What’s their reward? A late-night flight home and a quick turnaround to face the rested Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday night in Manhattan.
While the Bucks are aiming for their third straight win, the Knicks will be trying to put together consecutive victories for the first time in two weeks. Read on for all the information you need in order to place a bet online at the sportsbook.