Knicks vs Bucks Prediction, Odds & Picks for NBA In-Season Tournament (Nov. 3): Giannis Dominates Group Play

It’s the first Friday of November, meaning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament is officially underway. One of the first group play matchups goes down tonight as the New York Knicks collide with the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum for a 7:30 p.m. ET clash.

The NBA's first In-Season tournament begins tomorrow.

Group A:
Blazers @ Grizzlies
Cavs @ Pacers

Group B:
Knicks @ Bucks
Wizards @ Heat
Mavs @ Denver

Group C:
Warriors @ Thunder
Nets @ Bulls

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Both teams enter tonight’s contest following losses on Wednesday. The Knicks fell 95-89 to the Cleveland Cavaliers while the Bucks were upset by the Toronto Raptors in the form of a 130-111 loss at Scotiabank Arena.

When it comes to Bovada’s futures odds, Milwaukee sits at +900 odds (T-No. 2) to win the NBA In-Season Tournament while New York sits at a distant +2200 (T-No. 13).

For those trying to get in on the Knicks vs. Bucks action, you’ll want to keep reading. We’re about to dive into the latest matchup odds before going over my prediction and the best bets, so let’s get at it!

Knicks vs Bucks NBA In-Season Tournament (Nov. 3)

Matchup Information

• Matchup: New York Knicks (2-3, 2-1 Away) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (2-2, 2-1 Home)
• Venue & Location: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI)
• Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
• Game Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Knicks vs. Bucks TV Channel Info: ESPN

Knicks vs Bucks Odds & Spread

NBA game odds courtesy of Bovada as of Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10:33 p.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Spread

• New York Knicks +6.5 (-110)
• Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (-110)

Over/Under

• Over 228.5 Points (-110)
• Under 228.5 Points (-110)

Moneyline

• New York Knicks (+225)
• Milwaukee Bucks (-275)

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Knicks vs Bucks Betting Trends

• New York is 2-10 straight up in its last 12 road games vs. Milwaukee.
• Milwaukee is 14-6 straight up in its last 20 games played in November.
• New York is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. the Central Division.
• Milwaukee is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six games vs. New York.
• The total has hit the Under in five of New York’s last six games.
• The total has hit the Under in six of Milwaukee’s last eight games vs. New York.

Knicks vs Bucks Prediction & Pick (Nov. 3)

The recent history between these two Eastern Conference clubs has been one-sided in recent years. The Bucks head into tonight’s showdown having won six consecutive games against the Knicks, winning those games by a plus-10.5 average scoring margin.

One common factor during Milwaukee’s winning streak has been New York’s offensive struggles. Losing wouldn’t hurt as much if the Knicks weren’t only averaging 103.8 PPG in those losses, never scoring more than 108 in a contest.

Much to the Knicks' dismay, they’re only averaging 103.0 PPG this season — tied for dead last with the Portland Trail Blazers. On top of that, the Knicks own the worst effective field-goal percentage in the league (46.9%) while the Bucks sit at No. 6 (56.1%).

Do you know what would make New York’s offense even worse? If RJ Barrett isn’t healthy enough to play tonight.

Barrett has been hampered by a knee injury that held him out of the loss to the Cavaliers. The 23-year-old has been one of New York’s best players this season, leading the team with 21.0 points and 7.3 field goals made per game.

The Bucks can take advantage of the Knicks’ offensive issue if their start players step up. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antentokounmpo were virtually invisible against the Raptors, but have played well at Fiserv Forum this season.

Antetokounmpo is averaging a 27-point, 10-rebound double-double through three home games while Lillard averages a 23-6-4 stat line.

The Knicks have talent, but they just aren’t playing great basketball right now. The Bucks, meanwhile, will be hungry to make a statement after losing to the Raptors when they shouldn’t.

Considering how Milwaukee is 5-0-1 ATS during its six-game winning streak over New York, take the home team to back the spread. The Knicks’ offense will struggle to keep pace the longer the game goes, opening the door for the Bucks to win by multiple possessions.

Knicks vs Bucks Prediction: MIL wins

Best Bet: MIL -6.5 (-110 on Bovada)

Knicks vs Bucks Best Player Prop

There are several interesting Knicks vs. Bucks prop bets I like, but I’m going with the Over on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 10.5-rebound total.

Although his 8.5 RPG clip is his lowest since 2016-17, I have faith that the “Greek Freak” can rebound (both literally and figuratively). For starters, he’s already finished with 11-plus boards twice in four outings thus far with both instances occurring at home.

Secondly, he’s averaging 12.4 RPG in his last 20 games against the Knicks, finishing with the Over on this prop in 14 of those contests (70.0%).

After wetting the bed in his previous outing, expect Antetokounmpo to get back on track with a strong performance on the glass.

Bet: Giannis Antentokoumpo o10.5 Total Rebounds (-115 on Bovada)

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