Milwaukee Bucks v New York Knicks: the preview
Milwaukee Bucks meet New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum, Thursday 12:00pm (NBA). Milwaukee Bucks have won 54 of the 91 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
Milwaukee Bucks come in 29th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. New York Knicks are the side higher up the table.
Milwaukee Bucks are 1–8 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.7 points for and 122.1 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Milwaukee Bucks have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Toronto Raptors 107–121.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Milwaukee Bucks have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 91 times on our records since 2001: Milwaukee Bucks 54, New York Knicks 37.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Knicks won 127–98 at Fiserv Forum.
Biggest margin between these two: Milwaukee Bucks by 44 points in 2019-20 (132–88).
Players to watch
For Milwaukee Bucks, watch Tyler Herro (22.3 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (16.4 points a game, 56 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks have won 8 of their last 22 at Fiserv Forum.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
