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The Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) play the New York Knicks (37-22) on February 27, 2026 at Fiserv Forum. The Knicks are currently healthy 8-point favorites over the Bucks. The point total for the game is 221.5.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Knicks-Bucks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Bucks Game Information, TV Channel & OddsWhen: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WisconsinTV: FDSWI and MSGLive Boxscore: FOX Sports Knicks vs Bucks Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Knicks -8 -110 -110 221.5 -110 -110 -295 +240

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Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction

ATS Pick: Bucks (+ 8)
O/U Pick: Over (221.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 116 – Bucks 112

Knicks vs. Bucks Betting InsightsKnicks games have finished over 221.5 points scored, their current matchup’s point total, 36 times (out of 59) this year.This season, 34 of the Bucks’ 57 games have had a combined total higher than 221.5 points scored.These two teams average a combined 229.5 points per game, eight more points than the total of 221.5 set for this game.Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.6 more points per game, 227.1, than this matchup’s over/under of 221.5 points.New York has been victorious in 33, or 70.2%, of the 47 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.Milwaukee has won in 16, or 44.4%, of the 36 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.After the last two head-to-head meetings, New York and Milwaukee have a tied 1-1 record.Both the Knicks and the Bucks have 1-1 records against the spread in those contests.In their previous four games the Knicks have not covered the spread, and they were the favorites in three of those games.Knicks Recent TrendsThe Knicks are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.2 points in its last 10 games, 2.7 more than the 221.5 over/under in this matchup.The Knicks have played 59 games, with 29 wins against the spread.New York has an ATS record of 9-6-1 in its 16 games when favored by 8 points or more so far this season. The Knicks have hit the over in 49.1% of their opportunities this year (28 times in 57 games with a set point total).The 117.1 points per game the Knicks average are just 1.7 more points than the Bucks allow (115.4).When New York scores more than 115.4 points, it is 23-9 against the spread and 26-6 overall.The Knicks are shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points higher than the 46.5% the Bucks allow to opponents.In home games, the Knicks sport a better record against the spread (19-11-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (10-18-1).New York has eclipsed the over/under in 15 of 30 home games (50%), compared to 13 of 29 road games (44.8%).The Knicks have performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 21-7, compared to going 12-7 in road games.Knicks Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 117.1 9 Points Allowed 111.7 6 Rebounds 45.9 6 Assists 27 10 Steals 8 20 Blocks 4.1 25 Knicks LeadersKarl-Anthony Towns averages 20 points, 11.7 boards and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 47.7% from the field and 36.7% from downtown with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.Jalen Brunson averages 26.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.Mikal Bridges posts 15.7 points, 4.2 boards and 4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.Josh Hart averages 11.9 points, 5.2 assists and 7.4 boards.OG Anunoby averages 16 points, 2.3 assists and 5.3 boards.Knicks Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Jalen Brunson 26.5 -114 26.7 Karl-Anthony Towns 19.5 +102 20 OG Anunoby 15.5 -108 16 Mikal Bridges 14.5 -114 15.7 Josh Hart 10.5 -130 11.9 Bucks Recent TrendsThe Bucks have an 8-2 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in their last 10 contests.Milwaukee has averaged a total of 221.3 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.2 less than this game’s over/under of 221.5.The Bucks have played 57 games, with 27 wins against the spread.Milwaukee has been underdogs by 8 points or more 11 times this season and are 6-5 ATS in those contests.The Bucks have eclipsed the over/under 42.1% of the time this season (24 of 57 games with a set point total).The Bucks’ 112.4 points per game are only 0.7 more points than the 111.7 the Knicks give up to opponents.Milwaukee is 21-11 against the spread and 22-10 overall when it scores more than 111.7 points.The Bucks are shooting 48.3% from the field, 2.4% higher than the 45.9% the Knicks’ opponents have shot this season.This year, the Bucks are 13-14-0 at home against the spread (.481 winning percentage). Away, they are 14-16-0 ATS (.467).In terms of the over/under, Milwaukee’s games have gone over more often at home (14 of 27, 51.9%) than away (10 of 30, 33.3%).When moneyline favorites, the Bucks have won a lower percentage of games at home (5-6) than away (5-5).Bucks Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 112.4 24 Points Allowed 115.4 16 Rebounds 41.2 27 Assists 26 17 Steals 7.4 28 Blocks 4.1 25 Bucks LeadersOn a per-game basis, Ryan Rollins gets the Bucks 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (eighth in NBA) and 0.4 blocked shots.The Bucks are receiving 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game from Giannis Antetokounmpo this year.Myles Turner is averaging 12.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He is making 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.The Bucks are receiving 13.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Bobby Portis this season.Kyle Kuzma is averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He is draining 47.9% of his shots from the floor and 33.5% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per contest.Bucks Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG Kevin Porter Jr. 19.5 +100 18.2 Ryan Rollins 18.5 +100 17.2 Kyle Kuzma 11.5 -114 12.9 Myles Turner 10.5 -122 12.6 Bobby Portis 10.5 -108 13.2

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