The New York Knicks (2-3) and Milwaukee Bucks (2-3) will be playing at Madison Square Garden. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 6 and can be seen on FWi and MSG.
The Knicks are expecting a better outcome after their 96-86 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Carmelo Anthony earned his first double-double this season with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Bucks, meanwhile, are coming off a 91-87 win against the 76ers on Wednesday. Greg Monroe had a good game for Milwaukee, accounting for 18 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
This is the second game of the year between these two teams, with the Knicks winning the first matchup 122-97. Monroe had a double-double in the loss with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
The Knicks are a slim one-point favorite at home against Milwaukee. According to the oddsmakers, the Over/Under (O/U) is currently 200 points. The Knicks come into this game 2-3 Straight Up (SU) and 3-2 Against The Spread (ATS). The Knicks are one of the best in the NBA in terms of free throw percentage, shooting an impressive .823 from the free throw line.
In the other locker room, the Bucks have 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS records. Against the Eastern Conference, Milwaukee is 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS. The Bucks convert their free throws at a high percentage, ranking third in the league at .833. Milwaukee is the fifth-best team in the league at scoring points off turnovers with 20.0 per game.
In their previous meeting this season, New York beat Milwaukee, bringing the head-to-head record to an even 5-5 SU over the last 10 meetings. They are also even ATS in their last 10 games.
Predictions: SU Winner – NY, ATS Winner – NY, O/U – Under
Notes
New York is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games at home.
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home.
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York’s last 8 games when playing Milwaukee.
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York’s last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee.
New York scores an average of 102.0 points per game (ranked 12th). Milwaukee ranks 24th in points allowed per game with 105.8.
New York ranks 23rd in points per home game with 92.5 points, while Milwaukee ranks 15th in points allowed on the road with 101.0.
When New York gives up fewer than 100 points, the team has a losing 1-2 record this season. Milwaukee also has a losing record when it puts up fewer than 100 (1-2).
New York is an even 1-1 when it allows 100 or more points in a game, while Milwaukee is also at 0.500 (1-1) when it hits triple digits.
The Bucks have a defensive rating of 109.1 (ranked 27th). The Knicks rank 12th for their offensive rating of 101.7.
New York averages 100.3 possessions per game, scoring 1.017 points on each possession. While Milwaukee averages fewer possessions per game with 96.1, the team scores more points per possession with 1.022.
The New York Knicks average an effective field goal percentage of 45.8% this season. The Milwaukee Bucks have a losing record of 1-3 when opponents have an EFF% of 45.8% or greater.
New York makes an average of 19.8 assists per game (ranked 21st). Milwaukee ranks higher in assists with 23.8 (ranked fourth).
The New York Knicks average 5.2 blocks per game for a rank of 14th. The Milwaukee Bucks rank lower (15th), earning 5.0 blocks each game.
New York ranks second in offensive rebounding, placing the team near the top of the pack. Milwaukee, however, ranks 30th in defensive rebounds.
New York makes an average of 8.6 steals per game, ranked ninth in the NBA. Milwaukee has not won a game this season when it has allowed 8 or more steals (0-2).
