The New York Knicks (37-22) and Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will broadcast live on FDSWI.
The Knicks are 8.5-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Knicks -8.5), with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. New York is a -340 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +270 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Knicks vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, February 27.
Knicks vs Bucks Prediction
- Knicks vs Bucks pick: Over 220.5 (-110)
My Knicks vs Bucks best bet is on the Over at 220.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Knicks vs Bucks Odds
| Knicks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | -340 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | +270 |
Knicks vs Bucks NBA Preview
The Bucks have won and covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games.
This is a good moment in Milwaukee's season, even without Giannis. The Bucks are 5-2 SU and ATS since Cam Thomas joined the team.
The Knicks are 7-12 ATS as road favorites this season. Although, they have covered four of their last six games in this spot.
Here's a worrisome trend:
- The Knicks are 16-6 ATS against teams that are above league-average in offensive rebounds per game. If it’s a strength for you, they overwhelm you with their size and strength behind Mitchell Robinson.
The Knicks’ defense has been much better as of late and Milwaukee is still short on playmakers.
The Knicks are also huge, while Milwaukee is undersized with Kyle Kuzma next to Myles Turner.
That said, the spread for this game separates these teams by too many points, and I lean towards Milwaukee to catch the Knicks in a letdown spot with New York coming off a rough loss to the Cavaliers.
New York simply hasn’t been as good on the road.
Knicks vs Bucks Predictions, Betting Analysis
From a totals standpoint, the Over is my best bet.
The Knicks have been an Under team on the road, but Milwaukee is undersized, making it easier for Jalen Brunson to score.
The Bucks have turnover issues, and the Knicks should dominate on the glass here, even if it’s a relative strength for the Bucks.
New York gives up a high number of three-pointers (bottom-10 allowed), and the Bucks rank 10th in 3-point rate and 2nd in percentage.
Both teams will fire plenty of short from deep throughout this game, and should make enough to push this game Over the total.
Pick: Over 220.5 (-110)
Spread
I lean toward the Bucks to cover the spread in this game. However, my best bet is targeting the total.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline in tonight's matchup.
Over/Under
My Bucks vs Knicks betting prediction is on the Over at 220.5 total points.
