Bucks vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

The Sunday NBA schedule will tip off with a matinee between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks (20-16) have won three straight games and are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Milwaukee shot 52 percent from the field during a 109-106 road victory against Orlando. 

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 41 points on 19-for-29 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds. All-Star G Damian Lillard added 29 points (9-21 FG) and seven assists for the Bucks, who improved to 8-9 on the road. 

The New York Knicks have won 12 of their first 18 home games and trail Boston by 2.5 games for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (25-14) rank third in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 116.6 points per game. On Friday, New York was outscored by 27 points during the first half of an ugly 126-101 home loss versus Oklahoma City. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson led New York with 27 points (12-12 FT) and five assists. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting and pulled down ten boards. Josh Hart added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks, who missed 27 of 31 three-point attempts. 

New York C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has yet to be cleared for full practice and hopes to make his season debut later this month. The Knicks are the better offensive team and will have OG Anunoby to slow down Antetokounmpo. Take New York to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 118-110.