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The New York Knicks (37-22) are favored by 8.5 points against the Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on FDSWI and MSG.
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Listen to the game on ESPN New York
Knicks vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Knicks 116, Bucks 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-329)
- Total Pick: Over 218.5 (computer predicts 228.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+8.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Knicks | -7.5 | 231.5 | -266 | +215 | 118-109 NY |
| 10/28/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 229.5 | -133 | +112 | 121-111 MIL |
| 3/28/2025 | Knicks | -1 | 218.5 | +106 | -126 | 116-107 NY |
| 1/12/2025 | Knicks | -5 | 228 | -202 | +168 | 140-106 NY |
| 11/8/2024 | Knicks | -6.5 | 223.5 | -258 | +211 | 116-94 NY |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York's ATS record is 30-29-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 10-5 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 28 of New York's 57 games with a set total.
- This season, the Knicks have been favored 48 times and won 33, or 68.8%, of those games.
- New York has a record of 13-3, a 81.2% win rate, when it's favored by -329 or more by bookmakers this season.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is 27-30-0 against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this year, the Bucks are 6-5 against the spread.
- Of Milwaukee's 57 games with a set total, 24 have hit the over (42.1%).
- The Bucks have won 44.4% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (16-20).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +263 or longer, Milwaukee has a record of 3-8 (27.3%).
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Knicks vs. Bucks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Bucks
Bucks:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out (Calf),
Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)
Knicks vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSWI and MSG
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
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