Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday November 10 2026

Milwaukee heads to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night for a 7:30 PM ET game against the Knicks. New York has won three straight. Milwaukee has lost five straight and is coming off a 20-point beating by Boston. That’s a rough way to head into New York, especially against a team that’s been defending as well as the Knicks. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. I like New York here. The question is how many points the Knicks will have to lay once the line becomes available. Get ready for all the action with our free NBA picks.

Milwaukee Has Been Getting Beat Up Defensively

Milwaukee is 1-9 and hasn’t won a road game yet. The Bucks lost 117-97 to Boston on Sunday, and that came after losses to Toronto, Boston, Minnesota and Cleveland. That’s not just one bad night. Milwaukee has been giving up too many easy baskets, and opponents haven’t had much trouble pulling away. The Bucks need something to change, because this is getting ugly.

Milwaukee has been scoring about 109 points a game and allowing more than 121. That’s a terrible combination. The Bucks are shooting around 43% from the floor and 33% from three, so they’re not getting enough offense to make up for the defensive problems. They’ve also been turning the ball over roughly 17 times a night. New York isn’t a team I’d want to face when I’m having trouble protecting the basketball.

Gary Trent Jr. is out with an illness, while Kam Jones has been dealing with an ankle problem. Milwaukee needs better guard play, particularly when it comes to making good decisions with the ball. The Bucks can’t afford to throw away possessions against a Knicks team that has been holding opponents close to 104 points per game. They need to get into their offense early instead of spending half the shot clock trying to find a decent look.

New York Has Been Getting Stops

New York is 5-4 and has won three straight games. The Knicks beat Cleveland 109-97 on Saturday, handled Chicago 135-105 earlier in the week, and held Brooklyn to 90 points before that. That’s a nice little stretch. The defense has been doing its job, and the offense hasn’t needed to carry the team every night. That’s a pretty good place to be.

The Knicks are averaging around 110 points and allowing only 104.2. That’s the number I like. Milwaukee has been giving up more than 121, so New York should have plenty of opportunities to score. The Knicks have also been rebounding well, grabbing more than 48 a game. They’re not playing at a particularly fast pace, but they don’t need to. If they defend and control the glass, they can win without turning this into a track meet.

Jalen Brunson has been averaging around 26 points and nearly six assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns has been grabbing more than 13 rebounds per game. Those are two pretty good advantages against a Milwaukee team that’s been struggling on both ends. Josh Hart is dealing with an ankle issue, and his status needs to be checked. New York would rather have him available, obviously, but I still like the Knicks’ chances even if he’s limited.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction

Moneyline Pick: New York Knicks

I’m taking New York. Milwaukee has lost five straight and has been giving up points like they’re free. The Knicks have won three straight, and their defense has been one of the better units in the league. That’s a pretty simple argument. Milwaukee could get hot from three and make things interesting, but the Bucks haven’t shown enough consistency for me to trust them on the road. New York should control the boards, get better looks, and win this game.

Total Pick: Under — Pending Posted Line

I lean under, but I want to see the actual number before making it a wager. New York plays at one of the slower paces in the league, and the Knicks have been allowing only about 104 points a night. Milwaukee’s defense has been awful, so I understand the argument for the over. The Bucks could give up 120 all by themselves. But their offense hasn’t been reliable, either, and New York should be able to control the tempo. I’m looking for something around 115-103. If the total opens considerably below that, I’d pass rather than force the under.

Final Picks: New York Knicks Moneyline | Under (pending verified total)

Disclaimer: Completed November 9, 2026. Betting lines, injuries, and starting lineups may change before tipoff.