Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 12, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks matchup is one of nine games scheduled for Sunday. These are two of the best teams in the East. New York is third with a 25-14 record, while Milwaukee is fourth with a 20-16 record.

The two teams have played each other 233 times, with the Bucks holding a 125-108 lead. This will be their second game this season, with New York previously winning 116-94 on Nov. 8. Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds for New York, while Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 24 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks game details and odds

The Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks game is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Madison Square Garden. The matchup will be broadcast locally on MSG FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bucks (+140) vs. Knicks (-165)

Spread: Bucks (+3.5) vs. Knicks (-3.5)

Total (O/U): Bucks -110 (o227) vs. Knicks -110 (u227)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks preview

The first time the two teams met, Milwaukee was struggling to get wins. However, the Bucks have turned their season around and should put up a much better fight Sunday. They have won three games on the trot and six out of their last 10.

Milwaukee last played the Orlando Magic on Friday and won 109-106. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 41 points and 14 rebounds, while Damian Lillard had 29 points.

The Knicks have been more consistent but are coming off of a lopsided 126-101 loss at home to the OKC Thunder. Jalen Brunson led the team in scoring with 27 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns (23 points and 10 rebounds) and Josh Hart (16 points and 13 rebounds) had double-doubles.

While New York has been good in general, there’s reason for concern as it has lost four of its past five games. The only win in that period came against the Toronto Raptors.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks betting props

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s points total is set at 29.5, which is under his season average of 31.7 points. New York hasn’t been as great defensively, so bet on the over.

KAT’s points total is set at 24.5. He has been a revelation since joining the Knicks and averages 25.3 points on the season. Expect a tough battle between Towns and Antetokounmpo, with the former just surpassing the 24.5-point mark.

Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor New York to win at home. However, we expect the Bucks to have revenge in mind and get a win. This should be a fairly high-scoring game with the team total going past 227 points.