The Milwaukee Bucks welcome the New York Knicks to Fiserv Forum on Friday night in a matchup that could have major playoff seeding implications.
Both squads enter the contest shorthanded, with the Knicks missing Jalen Brunson and the Bucks potentially without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, setting the stage for role players to step up big.
With the Knicks looking to complete a season sweep and the Bucks desperate to snap a losing skid, this clash between the home team and away team promises to be a hard-fought battle.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks matchup, our predictive model gives the Knicks a 56.67% chance of defeating the Bucks.
New York Knicks: 56.67% win probability
- Higher league position (3rd in Eastern Conference vs Bucks' 6th)
- Better win-loss record (45-27 compared to Bucks' 40-32)
- Superior offensive output (8387 goals for vs Bucks' 8239)
Milwaukee Bucks: 43.33% win probability
- Lower win percentage (55.6% vs Knicks' 62.5%)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWL compared to Knicks' LWWLL)
- Fewer games played (72 vs Knicks' 73, potentially less match fitness)
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks odds
Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NBA matchup between the home team Milwaukee Bucks and the visiting New York Knicks, set to take place on Friday, March 28.
| Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | -115 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks preview
The Knicks roll into Milwaukee looking to complete a season sweep of the Bucks, a feat they haven't accomplished since 2012-13.
Both squads are limping into this matchup, with New York dropping 7 of their last 12 and Milwaukee losing 7 of 11.
The absence of star point guards looms large - Jalen Brunson remains sidelined for the Knicks, while Damian Lillard is out indefinitely for the Bucks.
Keep an eye on Karl-Anthony Towns, who's been a beast for New York lately, dropping 34 points and 14 boards in their recent loss to the Clippers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a game-time decision for Milwaukee, and his presence (or lack thereof) could swing this contest.
The Bucks' 3-point shooting, ranked 3rd in the league, might struggle without Lillard's long-range prowess.
New York's defense against the three-ball has been their Achilles' heel, sitting 28th in opponent 3-point percentage.
With both teams battling injuries and inconsistency, expect a scrappy affair as they jockey for playoff positioning in the tight Eastern Conference.
Key stats
- 1Knicks rank 3rd in Eastern Conference with 45 wins, while Bucks sit 6th with 40 wins
- 2Bucks have played one fewer game (72) than Knicks (73)
- 3Knicks boast a better recent form (LWWLL) compared to Bucks (LLWWL)
- 4Bucks hold a slight edge in points differential: +155 vs Knicks' +294
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks form
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