Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks 11/8/2024

• Date: November 8, 2024
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

Betting Odds

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Win Probabilities

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Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently holding a 2-6 record, face off against the New York Knicks, who stand at 3-4, in a Friday night showdown at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET. This matchup presents a challenging scenario for the Bucks, who are coming off a back-to-back, having played just the night before. The lack of rest could be detrimental, especially considering their recent struggles on the road, where they've dropped four consecutive games.

The Knicks, on the other hand, are positioned as significant favorites at home. With a spread of Knicks -7.5, the odds suggest a 72% implied probability for a New York victory. The moneyline further underscores the Knicks' favored status, with New York at -290 and Milwaukee at +240, reflecting the Bucks' 28% implied win probability.

Despite their status as favorites, the Knicks haven't been in peak form, losing three of their last five outings. In their most recent game, they fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 121-116, highlighting some vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the Bucks are coming off a convincing 123-100 win against the Utah Jazz, which could provide a morale boost as they aim to reverse their road woes.

For those interested in player prop bets, Jalen Brunson's performance in points and assists is drawing significant attention. The line for his combined points and assists has seen movement, opening at over 34.5 (-125) and moving to 35.5 (-115), indicating sharp bettors' confidence in Brunson's potential impact.

As the Bucks and Knicks prepare to clash, the key storylines will revolve around Milwaukee's ability to overcome fatigue and New York's efforts to capitalize on home-court advantage. Bettors and fans alike will be watching closely to see if the Knicks can maintain their favored status or if the Bucks will defy the odds.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction

Final Score: Milwaukee Bucks 110.51 vs New York Knicks 114.16

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