NBA Game Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (8-11) vs. New York Knicks (11-6)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET

Broadcast: MSG Network / Bally Sports Wisconsin

Team Recent Form

New York Knicks:

Averaging 118.9 PPG (9th in NBA).

Allowing 112.7 PPG (6th defensively).

Last 10 games: 7–3, shooting 47.8%, scoring 120.1 PPG.

Home record: 6–2 at MSG.

Milwaukee Bucks:

Averaging 115.2 PPG (15th in NBA).

Allowing 118.6 PPG (22nd defensively).

Last 10 games: 3–7, shooting 45.1%, scoring 113.0 PPG.

Road record: 3–6.

Injury Report

Knicks:

Julius Randle (shoulder) – day‑to‑day

Mitchell Robinson (foot) – out

Donte DiVincenzo (ankle) – day‑to‑day

Bucks:

Khris Middleton (knee) – day‑to‑day

Pat Connaughton (hamstring) – out

MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) – day‑to‑day

Player Matchups

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): Averaging 29.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 5.8 APG, centerpiece of Bucks’ offense.

Jalen Brunson (NYK): Averaging 27.1 PPG, 7.2 APG, Knicks’ floor general.

RJ Barrett (NYK): Averaging 21.0 PPG, secondary scorer, strong perimeter defense.

Brook Lopez (MIL): Rim protector, averaging 2.3 blocks per game, key against Knicks’ drives.

Series History

Knicks lead season series 1–0 after a 112–106 win on Nov 5, 2025.

New York has won 3 of last 4 meetings dating back to 2024.

Bucks last won at MSG in December 2024.

Betting Trends

Knicks are 8–3 ATS in their last 11 games.

Bucks are 2–8 ATS in their last 10.

Knicks games have gone over in 6 of last 9.

Bucks games have gone under in 5 of last 7.

Summary

The Knicks (11–6) enter hot, riding strong defense and Brunson’s leadership, while the Bucks (8–11) struggle to find rhythm despite Giannis’ brilliance. Expect a physical, lower‑scoring contest at MSG.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Bucks            234

New York Knicks               – 7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025