Tonight at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the New York Knicks (37-22) face the Milwaukee Bucks (26-31) in an Eastern Conference matchup that tips off at 8 p.m. ET.
The Knicks are on a stellar run, winning ten of their last 14 games and competing for the top seed in the East.
After a disappointing first half of the season, the Bucks are playing better recently, winning eight of their last ten games.
Let’s look at the Knicks vs. Bucks prediction and Friday NBA picks. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals.
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Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
This series is tied 1-1, with the Bucks winning 121-111 on October 28, 2025, and the Knicks winning 118-109 on November 28, 2025.
Knicks vs. Bucks Spread, Over/Under
The Knicks enter this matchup as a 5.5-point favorite, returning a 1.44x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bucks are home underdogs with a 2.7x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Milwaukee Bucks -5.5
- Over/Under: 225.5
- Game Winner Payout: Knicks 1.44x | Bucks 2.7x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Knicks vs. Bucks Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Knicks vs. Bucks prediction on spread for Friday, February 27 on PrizePicks.
- The Knicks struggle to cover on the road with a 10-18 record against the spread.
- The total has gone under in 16 of the Knicks' 38 road games this season.
- New York is coming off a loss to the Cavaliers on February 24; they have failed to cover following a loss in 12 of 21 games.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last ten games.
- The over is 9-7 when Milwaukee is a home underdog.
Knicks vs. Bucks Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Knicks vs. Bucks injury report for Friday, via NBA.com.
Knicks Injury Report
- None
Bucks Injury Report
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) - OUT
Knicks vs. Bucks Picks for PrizePicks Today: 2/27/26
Here are two top Knicks vs. Bucks PrizePicks picks to target on Friday, featuring Bucks G-F Kevin Porter Jr. and Knicks G Jalen Brunson.
Knicks G Jalen Brunson Projection vs. Bucks: 26.5 Points
- Brunson appears to be a potential MVP candidate, with 26.5 points per game, ranking tenth in the league.
- Brunson performs best against the Bucks this season, with an average of 36.5 points per game against them, which is higher than his stats against any other NBA team.
- According to databllr, Bucks rank 18th in opponents’ true shooting percentage (57.9).
- Brunson 58.8% true shooting percentage is in the 85th percentile, per databllr.
Bucks G-F Kevin Porter Jr. Projection vs. Knicks: 25.5 Pts+Ast
- KPJ has led the Bucks in assists in eight of his last nine games.
- The USC product has scored 20+ points in six of his last eight games.
- Porter's 26.3% usage rate in February is the highest of any other month this season.
- The 2019 30th overall pick has 7 or more assists in 10 of his 11 games.
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