Feb. 26, 2026, 11:35 p.m. ET
The New York Knicks (37-22) and Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) meet Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1 with each team winning at home — the Bucks 121-111 Oct. 28 and the Knicks 118-109 Nov. 28
The Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-94 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4-point road underdog with the Under (231.5) cashing. New York has struggled over the past few weeks, going 4-4 straight up and 2-6 against the spread (ATS) since Feb. 6. The Knicks are 29-29-1 ATS on the season.
The Bucks last game was also against the Cavaliers, a 118-116 win Wednesday as a 2.5-point home underdog with the Over (220.5) hitting. Milwaukee has found its rhythm, winning 5 of its last 6 and covering as an underdog in each victory. It is 27-30 ATS this season.
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Moneyline (ML): Knicks -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Bucks +240 (bet $100 to win $240)Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -7.5 (-110) | Bucks +7.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Knicks at Bucks key injuries
Knicks
G Miles McBride (pelvic) out
Bucks
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Bucks picks and predictionsPrediction
Knicks 119, Bucks 113
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Knicks (-300) should win with ease, but they aren’t worth 3 times your money here.
BET BUCKS +7.5 (-110).
The Knicks have slowed down, and their offense has been a major concern as of late. They have scored 111 points or fewer in 4 straight games, failing to cover in each, and haven’t shown enough to suggest they can dominate on the road.
The Bucks have gone 5-1 ATS in their previous 6 home games. They have averaged 123 points per game across their last 2 contests as well. Expect that success to continue.
Back BUCKS +7.5 (-110).
BET OVER 222.5 (-110).
The Bucks have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games, and they have tallied at least 110 points in 5 of those. Their defense has also been absent, allowing at least 116 points in 4 of those contests.
The Knicks are 3-3 O/U in their previous 6 games. They should be able to score easily against a lacking Milwaukee defense. Take OVER 222.5 (-110).
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