Knicks vs Bucks Prediction: Home Team Tipped
In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal
We have our Knicks vs Bucks prediction for the third In-Season Tournament game on Tuesday.
The Bucks are favored with NBA odds, which isn’t a surprise for the home team. However, the Knicks are good at covering spreads.
It should be a competitive Eastern Conference game where the winner faces the Indiana Pacers.
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Knicks Cover Spreads
The 12-7 Knicks have faced some challenges, but after securing three consecutive victories, they are now brimming with confidence.
Their NBA spread stats have improved to 10-7-2, courtesy of wins against the Hornets, Pistons, and Raptors.
A standout performance on the road resulted in a 119-106 triumph over the Raptors, showcasing their ability to beat solid teams away from home.
This impressive display has positioned them as +5 underdogs against the Bucks, and although they’re still underdogs, there is some confidence in the market.
Jalen Brunson, the offensive catalyst, contributed significantly with a 22-point effort against the Raptors. However, the Knicks’ defensive strength is a key advantage.
“Once we got our defense going, I loved the way we played offensively,” New York coach Tom Thibodeau said. “I thought we really shared the ball, made plays for each other and really played well as a team. It was great to see.”
With a 6-3-1 ATS record on the road, the Knicks are a chance of covering the spread against the Bucks. Our Knicks vs Bucks prediction is for a low scoring game, which plays into the hands of the visitors.
The Greek Freak is Just That
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a freak, and he’s averaging just below 30 points per game at 29.9.
If he’s anywhere near that level against the Knicks, they’ll have a hard time stopping the Bucks. He also leads the team in rebounds with 10.8 per game, so there isn’t anything he can’t do.
The sportsbook is showing significant respect for the Bucks despite their disappointing 8-11-2 ATS record. However, their recent 4-1 record, including victories over Miami, Atlanta, Portland, and Washington, shows their ability to win outright.
“I think the players in the last four, six minutes, we lock in more, and we come together, and we communicate more because we know what’s at stake,” Antetokounmpo said. “The game is at stake. So we gotta do whatever we can do to close out the game.”
Damian Lillard has been an excellent addition to the team. He hasn’t played his best yet, which is a scary thought, but he could be waiting for the Knicks to come to town.
The only concern for bettors is their lack of spread covers. The -5 line isn’t easy to cover, and we have already seen the Boston Celtics lose outright to the Indiana Pacers and the Kings lose to the Pelicans, so the favored teams aren’t doing well.
That’s something to consider when making your NBA picks today.
Time to Buck the Trend
Our Knicks vs Bucks prediction has the Bucks covering the spread, and becoming the first favorite to not only win but cover the spread.
There is too much scoring with the Bucks, who have Lillard to pick up the scraps if Antetokounmpo has an off day.
Playing at home is a massive advantage for the Bucks, and although the Knicks have the likes of Brunson and Julius Randle, we don’t think it will be enough.
There is also good value with under 225. It could be a tight defense battle, which is often the case in the Eastern Conference, so include that in your NBA picks.
