Knicks vs. Bucks Pick and Prediction – 3/28/2025
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New York Knicks (45-27) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (40-32)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
TV: NBA League Pass
Previous Games:
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Knicks: Lost 126-113 to LA
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Bucks: Lost 127-117 to Denver
Head-to-Head:
The Knicks have won 4 of the last 5 matchups against the Bucks, including their last 4 encounters. This trend has made New York a favorable option against Milwaukee recently.
New York Knicks Breakdown:
The Knicks remain solidly in the playoff hunt and are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference. Despite a tough home loss to the Lakers, New York has been strong on the road, boasting a 6-game lead above .500 away from home. With the offense centered around Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, New York continues to show balance.
Key Players:
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Karl-Anthony Towns: 34 PTS, 14 REB in last game
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OG Anunoby: 28 PTS, 5 REB in last game
Milwaukee Bucks Breakdown:
The Bucks have struggled recently, losing 3 of their last 5 and 6 of their last 10. Despite having a top-tier player in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee has had trouble closing out games, as shown in their most recent loss to Denver. Their defense, while still decent, hasn’t been enough to overcome their recent offensive struggles.
Key Players:
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: 23.9 PTS, 10.3 REB, 5.5 AST
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Brook Lopez: 26 PTS, 7 REB in last game
Betting Trends:
New York Knicks:
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6-13 ATS in their last 19 games
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Over in 4 of New York's last 6 games
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4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks:
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4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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Under in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
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2-4 SU in their last 6 games
Exact Score Prediction:
New York Knicks 115 – Milwaukee Bucks 112
Our Best Bet:
New York Knicks ML(-110)
With the Knicks having the upper hand in recent matchups and a better overall form on the road, they are likely to win this game. While Milwaukee has the talent to stay competitive, the Knicks have been a consistent thorn in their side, making New York the better pick here.