Knicks vs. Bucks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM EST•Next update in: 11 minutes from now

Knicks vs. Bucks preview (Feb 27). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Knicks -8.5), Kyle Kuzma props & Giannis Antetokounmpo's status (Out - Calf).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Bucks +8.5, Bucks +270, Total O 218.5
Key Pick:	Kyle Kuzma Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Giannis Antetokounmpo (Out - Calf)
Data Freshness:	3m ago (10:38 AM EST)

New York Knicks

37-22

Feb 278:00 PM

FDSWI

Milwaukee Bucks

26-31

Milwaukee Bucks

26-31

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Knicks win by

6.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

68%

32%

Model Picks

Bucks

Bucks +8.5

Bucks

Bucks +270

Total

Total O 218.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Knicks INJURIES

Miles McBride

Out

McBride will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and may be sidelined until the playoffs, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.

Bucks INJURIES

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Out

The Bucks listed Antetokounmpo as Out for Friday's (Feb. 27) game against the Pistons.

Taurean Prince

Out

The Bucks announced on Thursday (Jan. 1) that Prince applied for a Disabled Player Exception for Prince earlier this month, indicating that they anticipate that he's substantially more likely than not to be unable to play through June 15, per Eric Nehm of

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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NYK

MIL

Feb 27 ·8:00 PM

Kyle Kuzma

Points

Yes 9.5

NYK

MIL

Feb 27 ·8:00 PM

Mikal Bridges

Points

Yes 14.5

NYK

MIL

Feb 27 ·8:00 PM

Karl-Anthony Towns

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

The New York Knicks are favored by 8.5 points (-8.5), while the Milwaukee Bucks are underdogs +8.5 points. The moneyline is New York Knicks -300 and Milwaukee Bucks +270. The total is set at 218.5 points.

Who is projected to win New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the New York Knicks to win by 6.0 points. Win probability is 68% for the New York Knicks and 32% for the Milwaukee Bucks.

What is the injury report for the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks?

The latest injury report shows Miles McBride (Out – ankle) for the New York Knicks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (Out – calf), Taurean Prince (Out – neck) are listed for the Milwaukee Bucks.

What are the best bets for New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Bucks +8.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

Top player props include Kyle Kuzma Over 9.5 Points, Mikal Bridges Over 14.5 Points, Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.