The Knicks will play the Bucks on Friday, February 27th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks will tip-off on Friday, February 27th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks come to this game with a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently 88.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 13-13 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks come to the floor sporting a 12-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 7th (118.0) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 24th, averaging 111.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.9 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 10-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, come to the game with a 7-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 35-20 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 23-30 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr ye ready for a fierce battle on the hardwood... Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks... This Friday night showdown will have the arena roaring with excitement... The Knicks hold a superior record, but the Bucks are hungry... Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing yer bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... The Bucks will look to defend their home court with tenacity... While the Knicks aim to continue their dominance in the Eastern Conference... With both teams hungry for a win, expect a thrilling contest... The Bucks will need to step up to challenge the Knicks... In what promises to be a nail-biting clash between these two teams.
Best Knicks at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Bucks
2/27/26 8:10pm EST | -8.5 -110+8.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Knicks
Bucks
Game to Overtime
2/27/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 104.5 o -120104.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jericho Sims
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -118Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -115Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -15018.5 u +110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
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Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Ousmane Dieng
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Ousmane Dieng
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at MIL 2/27/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 42 | 25 | 0.627 | +10.0 | 23-9 | 18-16 | 11-3 | 27-15 | 117.2 | 110.9 | +6.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 27 | 38 | 0.415 | +24.0 | 15-18 | 12-20 | 8-5 | 19-25 | 111.0 | 115.9 | -4.9 | L3 | 3-7 |
New York Knicks & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +100000 Bet |
New York Knicks & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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