The Milwaukee Bucks will host the New York Knicks in a huge matchup in the NBA on Tuesday night. Both of these teams have won two of their first three games and will try to bounce back from a loss in their last outing. Before tip-off from Milwaukee, continue reading to get my Knicks vs Bucks prediction for this huge game in the Eastern Conference.
Our Knicks vs Bucks Pick
- Pick: Knicks -1.5
- Confidence: 3/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: New York Knicks @ Milwaukee Bucks
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 8:00 pm ET
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock
Key Storylines
- Both teams enter at 2‑1 on the young season and both will be looking to make a statement against a fellow contender in the Eastern Conference.
- New York’s defense has been a strength. They have allowed 115 or fewer points in each of their first three games of the season. They will be tested against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks here, but things have been encouraging on that end of the floor for New York.
- The Bucks dropped a close game recently to the Cleveland Cavaliers. But their offense has been excellent through three games and they will try to punish the defense of the Knicks in this marquee matchup.
- The Knicks are without Mitchell Robinson for this game. Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, and Guerschon Yabusele are also questionable for New York. Milwaukee is without Kevin Porter Jr., while Kyle Kuzma and Cole Anthony are questionable to compete here.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- The Knicks have had recent success against the Bucks. New York has won five straight games against the Bucks and swept the three games between them last season.
- Milwaukee is 3-0 against the spread to start this season.
- New York has covered the spread in two of their last three games.
- New York has gone under the total in two of their first three games.
- Milwaukee has gone over the total in two of their first three games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) | Over 31.5 points |
| OG Anunoby (Knicks) | Over 2.5 made threes |
Knicks vs Bucks Model Projection
Score Projection: New York Knicks 115 – Milwaukee Bucks 110
Win Probability: New York 60%, Milwaukee 40%
Final Thoughts
We are going to learn a lot about the Knicks and the Bucks in this contest in their toughest game of the season so far. I think that the Knicks are a deeper team than the Bucks right now and that should ultimately make the difference in this contest. I’ll take the Knicks to win as a slight favorite in this matchup, as they should execute better in the portions of the game where their benches are involved.
