New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks - NBA

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New York Knicks
3/28/25 20:00
Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction:

 

New York Knicks win both halves

-116
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 by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks

Fiserv Forum will be the setting for a tightly-contested Friday night battle between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, but injuries on both sides could be the deciding factor in this matchup.

Milwaukee has been strong at home this season, winning 23 of their first 35 games in their own building. Despite a recent 127-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets, in which they struggled to contain Nikola Jokic, the Bucks remain competitive in the standings. They currently trail the Pistons by just half a game for fifth place in the East and rank 11th in defensive efficiency, allowing just over 112 points per game.

The big question for Milwaukee heading into Friday’s game is the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Already missing star guard Damian Lillard, the Bucks could be without their MVP-caliber forward as well, which would leave them vulnerable. If Giannis doesn’t suit up, Milwaukee will need to rely heavily on Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez to carry the offensive load.

New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
3
New York Knicks
New York Knicks
0.635 74 47 27 2
6
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
0.541 74 40 34 -4

New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks Latest Matches

New York Knicks
New York Knicks Latest matches
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 26, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
126 :  113
New York Knicks

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
113 :  128
New York Knicks

Mar 22, 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
103 :  122
New York Knicks

Mar 20, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
98 :  115
Charlotte Hornets

Mar 19, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
105 :  120
San Antonio Spurs

Mar 17, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
95 :  116
New York Knicks
W L W W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 26, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
126 :  113
New York Knicks

Mar 25, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
113 :  128
New York Knicks

Mar 22, 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
103 :  122
New York Knicks

Mar 17, 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
95 :  116
New York Knicks

Mar 4, 2025 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
114 :  102
New York Knicks

Feb 26, 2025 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
105 :  110
New York Knicks
L W W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Mar 20, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
98 :  115
Charlotte Hornets

Mar 19, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
105 :  120
San Antonio Spurs

Mar 15, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
94 :  97
Golden State Warriors

Mar 12, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
114 :  113
Portland Trail Blazers

Mar 10, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
133 :  104
Sacramento Kings

Mar 7, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
95 :  105
LA Clippers
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks Latest matches
L L W W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Mar 26, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
117 :  127
Denver Nuggets

Mar 24, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
106 :  108
Phoenix Suns

Mar 22, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
114 :  108
Sacramento Kings

Mar 20, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
118 :  89
Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 18, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
93 :  104
Golden State Warriors

Mar 16, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
121 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 16, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
121 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 15, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
119 :  126
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 13, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
106 :  126
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 9, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
112 :  100
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 8, 2025 - NBA

Orlando Magic
111 :  109
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 5, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
107 :  137
Milwaukee Bucks
L L W W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Mar 26, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
117 :  127
Denver Nuggets

Mar 24, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
106 :  108
Phoenix Suns

Mar 22, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
114 :  108
Sacramento Kings

Mar 20, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
118 :  89
Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 18, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
93 :  104
Golden State Warriors

Mar 11, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
114 :  115
Indiana Pacers

New York Knicks against Milwaukee Bucks : Head to Head (H2H)

New York Knicks

67 %

Milwaukee Bucks

33 %

Jan 12, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
106 :  140
New York Knicks

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
94 :  116
New York Knicks

Apr 7, 2024 - NBA

New York Knicks
122 :  109
Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 25, 2023 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
122 :  129
New York Knicks

Dec 23, 2023 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
130 :  111
New York Knicks

Dec 5, 2023 - NBA

New York Knicks
122 :  146
Milwaukee Bucks

Players list

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
D. Wright J. Hart K. Towns M. Bridges O. Anunoby
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
B. Lopez R. Rollins T. Prince K. Kuzma G. Antetokounmpo

Substitutes

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
M. Robinson L. Shamet T. Kolek P. Tucker P. Achiuwa M. Beauchamp A. Watson
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
K. Porter A. Jackson Jr. G. Trent Jr. A. Green J. Bouyea P. Connaughton T. Smith C. Livingston

New York Knicks - Milwaukee Bucks Key Points

  1. New York are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games
  2. The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
  3. The Knicks are 18-1 in their last 19 games as favorites after a home loss
  4. The Bucks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Friday games when home underdogs

Our New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

The Knicks are looking to bounce back after a tough home loss to the red-hot Clippers. Despite the 126-113 setback, New York has split their last 10 games and remains in third place in the East, three games ahead of Indiana. The Knicks have been battling injuries of their own, most notably missing point guard Jalen Brunson, who hasn’t played since early March due to an ankle issue. With both Cameron Payne and Miles McBride listed as questionable, New York’s backcourt depth could be tested again.

This game has the feel of a coin flip, especially with so many key players listed as questionable or out. If Antetokounmpo is sidelined, the Bucks’ ability to generate offense could take a serious hit. While the Knicks are also shorthanded, their physicality on defense and ability to grind out games could give them the edge if Milwaukee is missing its stars.

Assuming Giannis sits, this sets up as a prime opportunity for New York to steal a road win. The line is essentially even, and the Knicks’ defense could prove to be the difference-maker in what figures to be a low-scoring, tightly fought affair. Our prediction for the Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks: Knicks to win.

Prediction:

 

New York Knicks win both halves

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