Bucks vs. Knicks Prediction & Odds
The Bucks are only laying two points as a road favorite on Monday night against the Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET but is Milwaukee the best play on the board when it comes to this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
553 Milwaukee Bucks (-2) at 554 New York Knicks (+2); o/u 221.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 9, 2023
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Bucks vs. Knicks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 71% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Milwaukee Bucks DFS Spin
Jrue Holiday finished Friday’s 138-109 loss to the Hornets with 12 points (4-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 19 minutes. Back in action after missing Wednesday’s win over the Raptors, Holiday only played 19 minutes due to the nature of Friday’s game. Charlotte scored 51 points in the first quarter; that was essentially all she wrote. Bobby Portis (19/12/3/1 with three 3-pointers) was essentially the only Bucks player to have what would be classified as a good night. At the same time, Giannis Antetokounmpo (nine points, four rebounds in 22 minutes) failed to reach double figures for the first time since April 29, 2021, and that was a game he exited after just one minute due to injury. The Bucks will look to bounce back Monday night against the Knicks.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
Julius Randle shot 10-of-22 from the field and 6-of-9 from the foul line in Friday’s 112-108 win over the Raptors, scoring 32 points with 11 rebounds, six assists, and six 3-pointers in 40 minutes. Randle came out scalding hot, shooting 5-of-6 from three and scoring 19 points in the first quarter. While the Raptors did cool him off to a certain extent, that didn’t keep Randle from recording his fifth 30/10 game of the season. Also recording a double-double for the Knicks was Mitchell Robinson, who tallied 10 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocked shots before fouling out. Jalen Brunson, whose 3-point play in the final seconds sealed the outcome, added 26 points, five rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Bucks vs. Knicks NBA Betting Trends
Bucks are 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in New York
Bucks are 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Knicks are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall
Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games
Bucks vs. Knicks NBA Prediction:
The under is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings between these two teams in New York and is 5-2 in the last seven games between these two teams overall. The under is also 5-1 in the Knicks’ last six games playing on two days of rest, is 4-1 in their last five games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and is 7-3 in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BUCKS/KNICKS UNDER 221.5