Knicks vs Milwaukee Prediction 12 January 2025

🔊 Will the opponents delight us with mutually attacking basketball? The NBA regular season will pit two top Eastern Conference teams against each other: New York and Milwaukee. A high pace is predicted, with the number of shots exceeding average values. Scorers on both sides are of the highest class, which should lead to offensive supremacy. Quality defense is possible only in certain segments of the game. Spectators at Madison Square Garden will witness a spectacular showdown.

📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD

The last head-to-head meeting ended with a confident victory for the Knicks with a score of 116:94. However, in the context of the last 10 matches, Milwaukee holds the advantage (7:3).

🟠 NEW YORK KNICKS

Despite a clear crisis, New York continues to hold the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings - 64.1% wins. Recent games against Oklahoma (101:126, 107:117), Orlando (94:103), and Chicago (126:139) indicate a clear decline in defensive actions. Even at low speeds, the team fails to contain the opponents' scorers. The main challenge against the Bucks will be rebounding: only 43.2 rebounds per game (22nd in the NBA). Center Towns is good in attack - especially from beyond the arc. But in defensive actions under the basket, this big man is incredibly weak. And he will have to face Giannis, Lopez, and Portis. We understand that it is through the front line that New York will concede a lot again. However, they have something to respond with - in terms of offense, the Knicks are at the top: 116.6 points per game. Their shooting accuracy is at a grandmaster level - 49.3% accuracy. The home court factor should help rehabilitate from a series of recent setbacks. Madison Square Garden can add magic to Brunson and company.

🟢 MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Regarding the Bucks, we can state a gradual return to their usual offensive power. In a recent game against the defensive Magic, they managed to secure a win (109:106). Before that, there were excellent games against San Antonio (121:105) and Toronto (128:104). The main advantage for the visitors is their strong front line. Having fully healed all their leaders, the Bucks have started to look formidable. Lopez and Giannis will terrorize the opponent's frontcourt. From beyond the arc, Lillard, Middleton, and Prince can add more. Their three-point shooting accuracy is at a very high level - 38.8% (2nd in the NBA). Milwaukee's commitment to fast-paced attacking basketball has its drawbacks on their own half. In some individual matchups, they will still manage to act reliably. But systemic problems cannot be avoided - against the versatile Knicks' offense, there will be issues. On average, the Bucks concede 110.7 points.

📝 EDITOR'S PREDICTION

In this matchup, it's difficult for us to highlight a favorite. Milwaukee has gained momentum, while New York is trying to return to its former form. There is phenomenal attacking potential on both sides. With a high probability, the match will proceed at a high pace. Snipers from both teams will have many opportunities for shots. Accuracy is on point - this is a direct path to another "over" outcome. The teams often produce games with 230+ points between them. Our editorial team expects this trend to continue and suggests betting on total over 219.5 points.