New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24

The Milwaukee Bucks (-161) are favored by 3.5 points over the New York Knicks (+134) in tonight’s Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently at 220.5 points.

Both teams are on losing streaks with the Bucks (-3.5) having lost three straight and the Knicks (+3.5) losing their last game. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, and the game will be televised on NBA TV.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -3.5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-109 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Knicks Offense Score Enough on the Road?

In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Knicks are 31-45-1, and their games have averaged a combined 220.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 220.5.

Looking at their ATS record, the Knicks are 42-34 for the season, and they are 20-17 ATS on the road. However, they have failed to cover in their last three road games.

Against the spread, the Knicks have gone 15-18 as underdogs this season, and they are currently 3.5-point underdogs vs. the Bucks. As the underdog, their ATS record is 12-21.

New York’s last game vs. the Bulls finished with a combined score of 208 points, falling short of the O/U line of 212.5. The Knicks also lost the game by a score of 108-100, going in as 1.5-point favorites.

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Knicks are currently in 5th place with a record of 45-32. Within the Atlantic Division, they are 2nd. This season, they are 30-17 against other teams in the East.

So far this season, the Knicks have been one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league, averaging 12.7 per game. In terms of scoring, they are 21st in the NBA at 112.3 points per game.

When it comes to pace, the Knicks are last in the league at 94.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 24th in the NBA at 46%. From beyond the arc, the Knicks are 12th in three-pointers made per game but are shooting just 36% as a team.

When playing on the road, the Knicks are averaging 113.7 points per game compared to 111.0 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.6% of their games this season.

This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 107.9 points per contest. New York’s defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 29th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.1 rejections per game.

Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance at Home?

Today, the Bucks are favored by 3.5 points at home against the Knicks. This season, Milwaukee has been favored in 65 of their 77 games and has gone 44-21 as the favorite.

Milwaukee’s ATS record this season is 33-44, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. At home, the Bucks are 17-22 ATS compared to 16-22 on the road.

In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Raptors by a score of 117-111. Milwaukee was favored by 14.5 points going into the game, and they are now 28-37 vs. the spread as the favorite.

The O/U line for today’s game is 220.5 points, and the Bucks have seen their last two games go under the total. This season, their games have averaged 236.6 points per game, and their O/U record is 38-39.

Overall, the Bucks are 47-30 this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 32-16 and 10-7 in their division.

At home this season, the Bucks are averaging 122.0 points per game, which is 5th in the NBA. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 119.9 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 5th in the NBA.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 4th in the league in made threes at 14.3 per game. They are also 5th in the NBA in three-point attempts. From two-point range, Milwaukee is 3rd in the league in shooting percentage at 57%.

So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 63.6% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 2nd in the league in attempts and 5th in made free throws.

Currently, the Bucks’ defense holds the 22nd rank in the NBA, allowing 116.8 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Bucks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 35.4% from downtown.