The Milwaukee Bucks (22-7) will look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the New York Knicks (16-12) on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Madison Square Garden as 3.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN. The over/under is 241.5 for the matchup.
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How Do I Watch Bucks vs. Knicks?
- Game Day: Monday, December 25, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Betting Lines For Milwaukee vs. New York
Bucks vs Knicks Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Bucks |
-3.5 |
241.5 |
Bucks Betting Stats & Information
- The Bucks have won 22 of the 28 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (78.6%).
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -161 or shorter, Milwaukee has a record of 19-4 (82.6% win percentage).
- The Bucks’ ATS record is 13-16-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Bucks are 9-14 against the spread.
- The average over/under Milwaukee has had set in games this year is 1.9 more points than this outing’s point total.
- A total of 19 of the Bucks’ 28 games with a set total have hit the over (67.9%).
New York Betting Stats & Info
- This season, the Knicks have been the underdog 13 times and won four, or 30.8%, of those games.
- New York has a record of 2-6 when it is set as the underdog by +136 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The Knicks have registered a 15-12-1 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as 3.5-point underdogs or more, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-4-1.
- The average point total for New York this season is 14.9 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
- This season, 15 of the Knicks’ games have gone over the point total.
Bucks vs. Knicks Season Stat Comparison
| Bucks Rank |
Bucks AVG |
|
Knicks AVG |
Knicks Rank |
| 2nd |
124.6 |
Points Scored |
114.6 |
15th |
| 23rd |
118.8 |
Points Allowed |
112.0 |
9th |
| 10th |
44.7 |
Rebounds |
45.6 |
6th |
| 26th |
9.7 |
Off. Rebounds |
13.0 |
3rd |
| 8th |
14.3 |
3pt Made |
13.1 |
10th |
| 18th |
25.8 |
Assists |
23.6 |
29th |
| 16th |
13.1 |
Turnovers |
12.1 |
5th |
Bucks vs. Knicks Injury Updates
Bucks
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Jae Crowder |
Out |
Groin |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo |
Questionable |
Foot |
Knicks
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Mitchell Robinson |
Out For Season |
Ankle |
| Jericho Sims |
Out |
Ankle |
| DaQuan Jeffries |
Questionable |
Illness |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Milwaukee Bucks Leaders
- Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 30.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
- Damian Lillard contributes 26.0 points per game and adds 4.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists for the Bucks.
- Lillard leads active Bucks in three-point shooting, making an average of 3.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
New York Knicks Leaders
- Jalen Brunson scores 25.6 points per game, while also collecting 4.0 rebounds and racking up 5.9 assists per game.
- Julius Randle’s statline of 9.5 rebounds, 22.8 points and 5.0 assists adds to the team’s efforts.
- Brunson hits 3.0 three-pointers per game.
