Knicks vs. Bucks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 23

Knicks vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
• Time: 12:30 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: NBA TV, MSG, and BSWI

The Milwaukee Bucks (21-7) will look to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the New York Knicks (16-11) on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Madison Square Garden as just 2-point favorites. The contest airs at 12:30 PM ET on NBA TV, MSG, and BSWI. The matchup has an over/under set at 243.5 points.

Knicks vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

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Knicks vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have covered the spread 12 times in 28 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks have played 27 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Bucks games have gone over the total 19 times out of 27 chances this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over 14 times in 27 opportunities (51.9%).
• Milwaukee has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (5-5-0) than it has in home games (7-11-0).
• The Bucks have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in 12 of 18 home matchups (66.7%). In away games, they have hit the over in seven of 10 games (70%).
• This year, New York is 5-4-1 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 10-7-0 ATS (.588).
• In terms of the over/under, Knicks games have gone over less frequently at home (five of 10, 50%) than away (nine of 17, 52.9%).

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 30.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists, shooting 60% from the field (ninth in league).
• Damian Lillard averages 26.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7 assists.
• Brook Lopez's numbers on the season are 13.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 50.2% from the field and 34.6% from downtown, with an average of 1.7 made treys.
• Bobby Portis' numbers on the season are 12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 51.1% from the field and 35.9% from downtown, with an average of 1 made 3-pointers.
• Khris Middleton is averaging 12.8 points, 4.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds.

Knicks Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 22.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. He is also draining 46.4% of his shots from the field and 29.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.5 triples.
• The Knicks receive 25.3 points per game from Jalen Brunson, plus 4 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
• Per game, RJ Barrett gets the Knicks 18.5 points, 4 boards and 2.5 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Immanuel Quickley averages 15 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He is draining 44.4% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• The Knicks receive 7.8 points per game from Josh Hart, plus 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

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