Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Odds – November 10, 2026

The Knicks welcome the Bucks to Madison Square Garden with a clear contrast in early regular-season form: New York is 5-4, while Milwaukee is 1-9 and still seeking its first road win.

Game details and odds

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST · Madison Square Garden

Total: 221.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 11, 2026 00:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Milwaukee needs more from its offense

The Bucks average 108.4 points per game while allowing 121.6, a gap that puts pressure on their offense to keep pace. Their 43% field-goal shooting and 33% three-point shooting leave little margin when opponents score freely. Milwaukee is also 0-4 on the road.

Milwaukee has lost each of its five listed completed games, with its point total falling from 111 against Cleveland to 97 in its most recent meeting with Boston. The Bucks conceded 136 to Cleveland, then allowed at least 109 in each of the next four games. Their closest result in this stretch was a 109-102 loss at Boston; their latest home game ended 117-97 against the Celtics. That pattern makes both ends of the floor important: a better defensive showing alone may not be enough unless the scoring improves too.

New York's defense sets the terms

New York allows 104.2 points per game, a notable contrast with Milwaukee's defensive figure. The Knicks also average 48.3 rebounds and 14.8 total turnovers per game. Jalen Brunson leads them with 26.2 points and 5.6 assists per game, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds.

The Knicks have won their last three listed games, holding Brooklyn to 90 points, Chicago to 105 and Cleveland to 97. They scored 135 against Chicago but needed only 103 against Brooklyn and 109 at Cleveland, showing they can win without repeating their biggest offensive night. The preceding 98-93 loss at Philadelphia is a reminder that their scoring can tighten up. Still, the recent wins have come through different offensive outputs while the points allowed have stayed comparatively low, giving New York a useful foundation for this matchup.

Injury news

Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Herro – Out (Knee).

New York Knicks: Josh Hart – Out (Illness).

Availability checked November 11, 2026 00:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New York Knicks.

New York's stronger defensive numbers and three straight wins give it the edge. Milwaukee's recent scoring struggles strengthen that case, though the Knicks cannot assume the Bucks' offense will stay quiet.

Original winner pick recorded November 10, 2026 20:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.