
Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct. 28
Updated Oct. 28, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET
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The Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) go up against the New York Knicks (2-1) on October 28, 2025 at Fiserv Forum. Tuesday's matchup between the Knicks and the Bucks features the Knicks as small 3-point favorites. A 229.5-point total is set for the matchup.
Take a look at everything you need to know about the Knicks-Bucks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Knicks vs. Bucks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds
- When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: NBC/Peacock
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -3 | -106 | -114 | 229.5 | -106 | -114 | -142 | +120 |
Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction
ATS Pick: Bucks (+ 3)
O/U Pick: Under (229.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 116 - Bucks 113
Knicks vs. Bucks Betting Insights
- The Knicks and their opponents combined to score more than 229.5 points in 33 of 82 games last season.
- The Bucks played 37 games last season that had more than 229.5 combined points scored.
- The two teams combined to score 231.3 points per game last season, 1.8 more points than this matchup's total.
- Opponents of these two teams combined to score 224.7 points per game last year, 4.8 fewer points than this matchup's total.
- Knicks outings last season had an average point total of 224.5, five fewer points than this game's over/under.
- The average over/under for Bucks contests last year was 225.4, 4.1 fewer points than this game's point total.
Knicks Recent Trends
- New York covered 40 times in 82 matchups with a spread last season.
- New York had an ATS record of 29-27-1 when playing as at least a 3-point favorite last season.
- New York's games went over the point total 43 out of 82 times last season.
- Last year, the Knicks put up just 2.8 more points per game (115.8) than the Bucks gave up (113).
- New York had a 30-13-1 record against the spread and a 37-7 record overall last season when putting up more than 113 points.
- The Knicks made 48.6% of their shots from the field last season, which was 2.9 percentage points higher than the Bucks allowed to their opponents (45.7%).
- The Knicks did a better job covering the spread at home (21-19-1) last season than they did in road games (19-22-0).
- New York exceeded the over/under more often at home last season, hitting the over in 23 of 41 home matchups (56.1%). On the road, it hit the over in 20 of 41 games (48.8%).
- The Knicks played better as a moneyline favorite in home games last season, posting a home record of 27-10 home record, compared to going 20-8 in road games.
Knicks Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 115.8 | 9 |
| Points Allowed | 111.7 | 9 |
| Rebounds | 42.6 | 24 |
| Assists | 27.5 | 11 |
| Steals | 8.2 | 12 |
| Blocks | 4 | 29 |
Knicks Leaders
- Karl-Anthony Towns posted 24.4 points last year, plus 12.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
- Josh Hart collected 13.6 points, 9.6 boards and 5.9 assists. He drained 52.5% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per contest.
- Jalen Brunson's stats last season included 26 points, 2.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. He sank 48.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.3 treys.
- Mikal Bridges averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He drained 50% of his shots from the field and 35.4% from 3-point range, with 2 treys per game.
- OG Anunoby posted 18 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 assists per contest, plus 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.9 blocks.
Knicks Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 27.5 | -106 | 30.3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 21.5 | -118 | 20 |
| OG Anunoby | 15.5 | -130 | 16 |
| Mikal Bridges | 14.5 | -130 | 16 |
| Josh Hart | 9.5 | -102 | 4 |
Bucks Recent Trends
- The Bucks compiled a 42-39-1 ATS record last year.
- Milwaukee's ATS record as an underdogs by 3 points or greater was 11-10 last season.
- In Bucks games last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 44 times.
- The Bucks' 115.5 points per game last year were just 3.8 more points than the 111.7 the Knicks allowed to opponents.
- Milwaukee put together a 35-14-1 ATS record and a 39-11 overall record last season in games it scored more than 111.7 points.
- The Bucks' 48.6% shooting percentage from the field last season was 1.2 percentage points higher than the Knicks gave up to their opponents (47.4%).
- The Bucks performed better against the spread at home (24-17-1) than on the road (18-22-0) last year.
- Milwaukee's games finished above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (24 of 42) last year, and 50% of the time on the road (20 of 40).
- The Bucks, when moneyline favorites, won a higher percentage of games at home (23-10) than away (14-10) last year.
Bucks Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 115.5 | 11 |
| Points Allowed | 113 | 13 |
| Rebounds | 43.4 | 21 |
| Assists | 25.5 | 20 |
| Steals | 7.3 | 27 |
| Blocks | 4.7 | 18 |
Bucks Leaders
- Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game last season.
- Gary Trent Jr. made 2.4 threes per game a season ago.
- Kevin Porter Jr. and Myles Turner were defensive standouts last season, with Porter averaging 1.1 steals per game and Turner collecting two blocks per contest.
Bucks Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31.5 | -112 | 36 |
| Myles Turner | 13.5 | -132 | 9.3 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 12.5 | -102 | 14.3 |
| Ryan Rollins | 11.5 | -106 | 12 |
| Bobby Portis | 10.5 | +100 | 7.7 |
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