Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 07/04/2024, 06:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 07/04/2024 at 09:49 in NBA Predictions

The New York Knicks will make the trip to the Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Sunday evening. The hosts are 47-30 and second in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 45-32 and fifth in the Conference standings. 

The Knicks are striving to maintain a top-six position, currently edging out the Pacers by one win. However, they will aim to rebound from a disappointing 108-100 road loss to the Bulls on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the team with an impressive 35 points and 11 assists on 13 of 28 shooting, while Miles McBride contributed 19 points off the bench. Offensively, New York ranks 21st in the NBA with an average of 112.3 points per game, while Milwaukee sits slightly lower at 22nd in defensive ranking, conceding 116.8 points per game. The Knicks have relied on their defense this season, boasting the second-best defense in terms of points allowed, allowing an average of 107.9 points per game. Interestingly, they allow 5.2 more points per game when playing on the road compared to at home. Julius Randle is out for the rest of the season as he undergoes shoulder surgery while Charlie Brown and Duane Washington Jr. are listed as doubtful for this match.

The Bucks have secured a playoff spot, but their recent performance in the regular season hasn't met expectations. With five losses in their last six games, they're now aiming to halt a three-game losing streak after a 117-111 defeat to the Raptors on Friday. Damian Lillard led the charge with 36 points and six assists, while Khris Middleton chipped in 21 points with six assists. Offensively, the Bucks rank third in the NBA, averaging 119.9 points per game, which is 12 points more than the Knicks' average of 107.9 points allowed per game. However, defensively, the Bucks have struggled, allowing an average of 116.8 points per game, placing them 22nd in points allowed. Interestingly, they allow 3.1 more points per game in away games compared to at home. Patrick Beverley, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and MarJon Beauchamp are listed as doubtful for this match.