After the first few games of the NBA season, the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks are both in the top-three in the Eastern Conference. On Friday night, they meet in Milwaukee as both teams look for a win that will help them climb the conference standings in the early going. In our NBA betting picks for Friday, we break down Knicks vs Bucks from Fiserv Forum.
NBA
New York Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
NY | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIL |
---|---|---|
82 | Games | 79 |
43.3 | FG | 43.8 |
92.9 | FGA | 93.4 |
.465 | FG% | .469 |
13.8 | 3Pt-FG | 12.8 |
37.5 | 3Pt-FGA | 35.8 |
.369 | 3Pt% | .357 |
29.4 | 2Pt-FG | 31.1 |
55.4 | 2Pt-FGA | 57.6 |
.531 | 2Pt% | .539 |
17.8 | FT | 17.6 |
22.9 | FTA | 21.8 |
.780 | FT% | .806 |
13.3 | ORB | 10.6 |
34.1 | DRB | 30.5 |
47.3 | TRB | 41.0 |
25.5 | AST | 26.9 |
7.8 | STL | 7.1 |
4.3 | BLK | 4.3 |
13.9 | TOV | 11.3 |
18.5 | PF | 19.6 |
118.2 | PTS | 118.1 |
Defense/Offense
NY | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | MIL |
---|---|---|
82 | Games | 79 |
42.2 | FG | 43.9 |
89.8 | FGA | 90.0 |
.470 | FG% | .488 |
13.1 | 3Pt-FG | 14.5 |
35.9 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.8 |
.365 | 3Pt% | .374 |
29.1 | 2Pt-FG | 29.4 |
53.8 | 2Pt-FGA | 51.2 |
.540 | 2Pt% | .575 |
15.8 | FT | 18.8 |
20.7 | FTA | 24.4 |
.764 | FT% | .771 |
10.7 | ORB | 9.6 |
31.8 | DRB | 31.6 |
42.6 | TRB | 41.2 |
26.8 | AST | 27.0 |
7.1 | STL | 6.8 |
5.5 | BLK | 5.2 |
13.8 | TOV | 11.9 |
20.0 | PF | 19.5 |
113.4 | PTS | 121.1 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
NY | Four Factors | MIL |
---|---|---|
.540 | eFG% | .538 |
11.9 | TOV% | 9.9 |
29.4 | RB% | 74.9 |
.192 | FT/FGA | .188 |
Defense/Offense
NY | Four Factors | MIL |
---|---|---|
.543 | eFG% | .569 |
12.3 | TOV% | 10.6 |
76.1 | RB% | 23.9 |
.176 | FT/FGA | .209 |
Analytics
NY | Analytics | MIL |
---|---|---|
53 | Pythag Wins | 47 |
29 | Pythag Losses | 32 |
4.59 | Margin Of Victory | 3.04 |
118.2 | O Rtg | 121.1 |
113.4 | D Rtg | 118.1 |
95.2 | Pace | 98.0 |
.246 | FTr | .271 |
.404 | 3PAr | .431 |
.574 | TS% | .601 |
Betting Trends
NY | Betting Trends | MIL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
126.33 | Avg Score | 108.33 |
113 | Avg Opp Score | 97.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
114.67 | Avg Score | 110 |
98.33 | Avg Opp Score | 104 |
NY | Betting Trends | MIL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
119.2 | Avg Score | 100.2 |
109.6 | Avg Opp Score | 101.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
111.8 | Avg Score | 108.2 |
100 | Avg Opp Score | 105.8 |
NY | Betting Trends | MIL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
114.1 | Avg Score | 100.9 |
108.2 | Avg Opp Score | 103.1 |
AWAY | HOME | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
9-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
113.9 | Avg Score | 109.9 |
102.6 | Avg Opp Score | 106.8 |
Head to Head
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Knicks vs Bucks Betting Pick
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, October 28, 2022.
Why Bet The Bucks:
✅ Milwaukee’s defense is poised to cause the Knicks problems in this contest. The Bucks have allowed a league best 97.3 points per game this season so far, and are the only team giving up under 100 points per game. While the Knicks have several viable scorers, those scorers will be neutralized to some extent in this matchup.
✅ From a matchup perspective, the Bucks have an edge over the Knicks. Point guard Jrue Holiday is poised to slow down newly acquired Jalen Brunson, while Giannis Antetokounmpo has the strength and athleticism to get the better of players like Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett at the rim. The Knicks will be forced into three-point shots more than they may want, and their streaky shooting will betray them.
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✅ Both of these teams have been great against the spread so far this season, but Milwaukee has been just a little bit better than the Knicks. The Bucks are a perfect 3-0 against the spread on the season so far, while the Knicks are 3-1 against the number. Milwaukee will remain perfect against the spread here with a convincing victory at home.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are 3-1 to start the season, taking advantage of an early three-game homestand. During that homestand, they played the Pistons, Magic, and Hornets, with the Knicks getting through a soft portion of their schedule with positive results. Here, the Knicks face a step up in competition, which could hurt them on Friday night.
Defense will be the question mark for the Knicks coming into this game against the Bucks. New York had trouble guarding the Hornets in their last outing, and are now tasked with guarding the likes of Giannis and the Bucks. If they cannot tighten things up on the defensive end of the floor, the Knicks could be headed for their first loss since their season opener in Memphis.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have yet to be tripped up this season, going 3-0 and beating two Eastern Conference contenders in the 76ers and Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming off of a 40-point performance against Brooklyn on Wednesday, as he appears to have not missed a beat early this year. Now the Bucks look to take down another conference foe at home with the chance to improve to 4-0.
Guarding the three-point line will be essential for the Bucks in this contest. They are facing a Knicks team with several players who can hit from three at any given time, as the Knicks have been one of the top teams in the league in terms of three-point attempts over the last couple of years. Defense has not been a problem for the Bucks so far this season, but running the Knicks off the line will be a priority here.