Bucks vs. Knicks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 7, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 7, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (47-30) are favored by four points when they host the New York Knicks (45-32) on April 7, 2024 at Fiserv Forum in a matchup featuring one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA versus one of the best defensively. The Bucks are third in points scored per game (119.9), and the Knicks are second in points conceded (107.9). The matchup’s over/under is set at 219.5.

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Bucks vs. Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -4 219.5

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Injury Report as of April 7

Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Hamstring), Patrick Beverley: Questionable (Ankle), Patrick Beverley: Questionable (Ankle), MarJon Beauchamp: Questionable (Ankle), Jaylin Galloway: Questionable (Ankle)

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+4)
Total Pick Over (219.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Knicks Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
119.9 (3rd) Points Scored 112.3 (21st)
116.8 (22nd) Points Allowed 107.9 (2nd)
44.4 (8th) Rebounds 45.4 (4th)
9.5 (24th) Off. Rebounds 12.7 (1st)
14.3 (4th) 3pt Made 13.1 (12th)
26.6 (15th) Assists 24.3 (29th)
12.2 (8th) Turnovers 12.4 (13th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 71 30.7 11.5 6.5 1.2 1.1 0.5
Damian Lillard 69 24.6 4.4 7.0 1.0 0.2 3.1
Khris Middleton 51 15.2 4.6 5.3 0.9 0.3 1.7
Bobby Portis 77 13.5 7.3 1.2 0.8 0.4 1.2
Brook Lopez 74 12.5 5.3 1.6 0.6 2.4 1.8

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 72 28.0 3.6 6.7 0.9 0.2 2.7
Bojan Bogdanovic 28 20.2 3.4 2.5 0.8 0.1 3.1
Donte DiVincenzo 76 15.2 3.6 2.6 1.3 0.4 3.4
OG Anunoby 45 14.8 4.2 2.2 1.3 0.7 2.0
Alec Burks 43 12.6 2.6 1.6 0.5 0.3 2.3

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Bucks are 33-43-1 this year.
  • Milwaukee’s ATS record as 4-point favorites or more is 20-31-1.
  • This year, 38 of the Bucks’ 77 games have hit the over.
  • A total of 60 times so far this year, Milwaukee and its opponent have combined to score more than 219.5 points.
  • The average total for Bucks games this season has been 236.6, which is 17.1 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Knicks’ record against the spread is 40-34-3.
  • As a 4-point underdog or more, New York is 5-9-2 against the spread.
  • The Knicks have seen 32 of their 77 games hit the over.
  • New York’s games have gone over 219.5 points on 38 occasions this season.
  • This season, Knicks games have resulted in an average scoring total of 220.3, which is 0.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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