Who’s Playing
New York @ Milwaukee
Current Records: New York 3-1; Milwaukee 3-0
What to Know
The New York Knicks have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET Friday at Fiserv Forum. The Knicks have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Milwaukee and are hoping to record their first victory since Nov. 5 of last year.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but New York ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Wednesday with a 134-131 win over the Charlotte Hornets. New York’s point guard Jalen Brunson was one of the most active players for the team, dropping a double-double on 27 points and 13 assists in addition to seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, while not quite a landslide, the contest between the Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday was still a pretty decisive one as Milwaukee wrapped it up with a 110-99 win at home. Milwaukee’s power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looked sharp as he posted a double-double on 43 points and 14 boards along with five dimes. That makes it three consecutive games in which Antetokounmpo has had at least 12 rebounds.
New York is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Those interested in the spread don’t face an easy decision since they are 3-1 ATS and Milwaukee 3-0.
The Knicks are now 3-1 while the Bucks sit at 3-0. A couple stats to keep an eye on: New York ranks second in the league when it comes to points per game, with 122.8 on average. But Milwaukee enters the matchup with only 97.3 points allowed per game on average, which is the best in the league. We’ll see which of these strengths — offense or defense — will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $11.00
Odds
The Bucks are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
Milwaukee have won 18 out of their last 25 games against New York.
- Jan 28, 2022 – Milwaukee 123 vs. New York 108
- Dec 12, 2021 – Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 97
- Nov 10, 2021 – Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 100
- Nov 05, 2021 – New York 113 vs. Milwaukee 98
- Mar 27, 2021 – New York 102 vs. Milwaukee 96
- Mar 11, 2021 – Milwaukee 134 vs. New York 101
- Dec 27, 2020 – New York 130 vs. Milwaukee 110
- Jan 14, 2020 – Milwaukee 128 vs. New York 102
- Dec 21, 2019 – Milwaukee 123 vs. New York 102
- Dec 02, 2019 – Milwaukee 132 vs. New York 88
- Dec 27, 2018 – Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 96
- Dec 25, 2018 – Milwaukee 109 vs. New York 95
- Dec 01, 2018 – New York 136 vs. Milwaukee 134
- Oct 22, 2018 – Milwaukee 124 vs. New York 113
- Apr 07, 2018 – Milwaukee 115 vs. New York 102
- Mar 09, 2018 – Milwaukee 120 vs. New York 112
- Feb 06, 2018 – Milwaukee 103 vs. New York 89
- Feb 02, 2018 – Milwaukee 92 vs. New York 90
- Mar 08, 2017 – Milwaukee 104 vs. New York 93
- Jan 06, 2017 – New York 116 vs. Milwaukee 111
- Jan 04, 2017 – Milwaukee 105 vs. New York 104
- Jan 10, 2016 – New York 100 vs. Milwaukee 88
- Dec 05, 2015 – Milwaukee 106 vs. New York 91
- Nov 06, 2015 – Milwaukee 99 vs. New York 92
- Oct 28, 2015 – New York 122 vs. Milwaukee 97
