Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Broadcast: MSG
On Friday night, the New York Knicks (3-4) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (1-6) at Madison Square Garden.
In their most recent game, the Bucks were edged by the Cavaliers with a final score of 116-114. Milwaukee recorded a shooting percentage of 48.8% (42 of 86) and sank 17 out of 35 three-point attempts. At the free throw line, the Bucks were efficient, converting 13 of 15 shots for an 86.7% success rate. On the boards, they secured 49 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, while registering 21 assists, forcing their opponents into 10 turnovers, and notching 6 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee allowed their rivals to shoot 50.5%, as Cleveland converted 46 of 91 attempts. The Cavaliers tallied 28 assists and managed to gather 39 rebounds (5 offensive, 34 defensive), alongside 6 blocked shots. From the charity stripe, Cleveland shot 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts and hitting 17 of 37 from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 15 personal fouls during the contest.
Damian Lillard was a standout performer for Milwaukee, scoring 36 points on 11 of 22 shooting, while also contributing 2 rebounds over 37 minutes on the court. Lillard finished with a shooting efficiency of 50.0% and provided 7 assists.
The Bucks enter this game with a bleak record of 1-6 for the season. They average 14.6 turnovers per game while committing 20.4 personal fouls as a unit. Milwaukee is collecting 44.4 rebounds per game and has registered a total of 154 assists this season, placing them at the 29th spot in the league for assists. Their shooting from three-point range stands at 35.4% (91 of 257), along with a free throw percentage of 72.5%. Offensively, the Bucks score an average of 111.7 points per game, ranking 19th in the league, with a 47.5% field goal percentage.
Defensively, Milwaukee forces their opponents into 11.4 turnovers per game and averages 20.7 personal fouls. They allow 37.7% success from three-point land and rank 23rd in the league in points allowed per game (118.3). Moreover, the Bucks give up a field goal percentage of 47.5% (302 of 636) and yield an average of 45.7 rebounds per game. They are 6th in the NBA in assists allowed, having surrendered 180 assists this season.
For the Knicks, they faced a setback in their last game against the Hawks, succumbing to a final score of 121-116. In terms of rebounding, New York conceded 48 total rebounds to Atlanta, which included 16 on the offensive end. The Knicks shot 39.5% from beyond the arc, converting 15 of 38 attempts, and finished 16 of 22 from the free-throw line for a rate of 72.7%. Defensively, they allowed the Hawks to shoot 45% (45 of 100), while New York managed a shooting percentage of 48.8% (41 of 84) for the game. They excelled from three-point territory by making 22 of 47 attempts, resulting in a remarkable 46.8% rate, and hit 80% from the free-throw line. The Hawks recorded 14 personal fouls in the match, leading to 15 free throw attempts for the Knicks. New York also had 16 turnovers but gained 5 steals during the game, finishing with 34 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 41 rebounds.
Karl-Anthony Towns was pivotal for the Knicks, scoring 34 points with a shooting percentage of 47.8% (11 of 23) and grabbing 16 rebounds in 38 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
The Knicks currently hold a 3-4 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 48.4% from the field, placing them 5th in the NBA. On the year, New York has accumulated 793 points (113.3 points per game) while averaging 41.0 rebounds per game. They assist 24.4 times per game, ranking 21st in the league, and turn the ball over 12.4 times per game. New York commits an average of 16.7 personal fouls and boasts an impressive free-throw percentage of 80.6%.
Defensively, the Knicks limit opponents to 34.9% shooting from three-point range (95 of 272), while opponents hit 74.8% of their foul shots. They allow an average of 26.3 assists and 41.3 rebounds per game, putting them 21st and 3rd in the league, respectively. The Knicks rank 13th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 110.7 and force their opponents into 12.1 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 48.2% from the floor, ranking 26th in the league.
Who will prevail in this NBA matchup against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on New York
