Apparently, the only thing that can stop Karl-Anthony Towns is his own team.
After blazing out of the All-Star break with efforts of 21, 25, and 28 points, KAT was iced out in the New York Knicks’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Towns shot the ball only five times — making all five attempts — and finished with just 14 points over 28 minutes. What makes that stat even more baffling is that the rest of New York’s roster shot a collective 37% in defeat.
The Knicks can right that wrong by feeding Towns early and often when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks, who are without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
My Knicks vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks are taking Towns to topple his scoring total on Friday, February 27.
Knicks vs Bucks prediction
Knicks vs Bucks best bet: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 18.5 points (-112)
The media is throwing gas on the fire after Karl-Anthony Towns’ lack of involvement on Tuesday. Before being limited to five FGAs, KAT averaged more than 15 shots in the first three outings back from the break.
The New York Knicks' big man has actually been hot all of February, upping his average points to 19.6 and shooting 55.4% from the field.
He won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo in pursuit against the Milwaukee Bucks after struggling in the first two matchups with Milwaukee (4 for 20 with Giannis). His projections sit between 19.2 and 20.2 points tonight, giving good value to Over 18.5.
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The Knicks need a win to get right after a dud in Cleveland and opening the post-break slate with a 2-2 record. No Antetokounmpo on either end of the floor helps that cause a lot.
Towns is projected for 20+ points and has the hot hand this month, including a 40.5% clip from beyond the arc.
With Giannis sidelined, Bobby Portis gets extra touches inside and will battle on the boards for second-chance looks. Game models are as high as 13 points.
Knicks vs Bucks SGP
- Knicks moneyline
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 18.5 points
- Bobby Portis Over 9.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Going to Town!
After getting the cold shoulder from his team earlier this week, the Knicks jumped on KAT’s back.
His scoring, rebounding, and block projections all sit above these prop totals, powering New York to a road win and cover.
Knicks vs Bucks SGP
- Knicks -8.5
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 18.5 points
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 10.5 rebounds
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 0.5 blocks
Knicks vs Bucks odds
- Spread: Knicks -8.5 (-110) | Bucks +8.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Knicks -330 | Bucks +265
- Over/Under: Over 219.5 (-110) | Under 219.5 (-110)
Knicks vs Bucks betting trend to know
Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 19+ points in seven of his last 10 games, topping his O/U scoring prop in six of those outings. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Bucks.
How to watch Knicks vs Bucks
| Location | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSG Sportsnet, FDSN Wisconsin |
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