Knicks vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

The beautiful Fiserv Forum will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Knicks (45-27) are six games above .500 on the road and are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, New York was unable to protect a 14-point first half lead during a 126-113 home loss versus LA.

All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns tallied a game-high 34 points on 11-for-20 shooting and grabbed 14 rebounds. New York F OG Anunoby scored 28 points on 11-for-17 from the field and pulled down five boards. Mikal Bridges added 17 points and nine assists for the Knicks, who fell to 24-12 at home.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 23 of their first 35 home games and trail Detroit by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks (40-32) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 112.3 points per contest. On Wednesday, Milwaukee had no answer for MVP Nikola Jokic (39 pts) during a 127-117 road loss against Denver. 

Veteran C Brook Lopez led seven Milwaukee players in double figures with 26 points on 12-for-17 shooting and pulled down seven boards. Ryan Rollins scored 17 points (7-9 FG) in 18 minutes off the bench. Gary Trent Jr. added 16 points and four boards for the Bucks, who connected on 16-for-37 from long range. 

New York G Jalen Brunson (ankle) has progressed to on-court work and hopes to return to the lineup early next month. These two teams rank in the top half of the league in offensive efficiency, so expect plenty of points. The stronger play is on the Bucks to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 116-109.