Bucks vs. Knicks NBA Betting Preview December 25

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks play the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Madison Square Garden.

On December 25, 2023, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (16-12) are set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (22-7) at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 12:00 PM ET. The Bucks are entering the game as 3-point favorites against the Knicks.

In their last meeting, the Knicks suffered a 130-111 loss to the Bucks, with Brunson leading the Knicks with 36 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 28 points for the Bucks. The Bucks managed to cover the point spread, and the game went under the over/under.

The betting odds for the upcoming game are in favor of the Bucks, with the over/under set at -3. In the 29 games they have played this season, the Bucks have secured 13 wins against the spread. They have been favorites by a 3-point margin or more 23 times and have a 9-14 ATS record in those matchups. The Bucks have exceeded the over/under in 67.9% of their games this season.

On the other hand, the Knicks have 15 wins against the spread in 28 games this season. They have been underdogs by 3 points or more nine times and have a 3-5-1 ATS record in those games. The Knicks have surpassed the point total in 53.6% of their games this season.

Looking at their recent performances, the Bucks have a 6-4 record against the spread and a 9-1 overall record in their last 10 games. Seven of their last 10 games have gone over the total. Meanwhile, the Knicks have gone 5-5 in their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Seven of their past 10 contests have gone over the total.

The Bucks' team leaders include Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been averaging 30.5 PTS, 10.9 REB, and 5.6 AST, and Damian Lillard, who has been averaging 26 PTS and 7 AST. On the other hand, the Knicks' team leaders include Julius Randle, who has been averaging 22.8 PTS and 9.5 REB, and Jalen Brunson, who has been averaging 25.6 PTS and 5.9 AST.

As the Bucks and Knicks prepare to face off, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. With both teams looking to secure a victory, all eyes will be on Madison Square Garden as the game unfolds.