The Bucks will play the Knicks on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks come to this game with a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 95.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 8-9 away team record. They now rank 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 12-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 12th (112.9) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 6th, averaging 116.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 110.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 6-5 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 6-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 20-16 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 25-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Milwaukee Bucks face the New York Knicks...in a showdown at the raucous Knicks venue this Sunday night...Bucks stand at 20-16 overall, Knicks at 25-14. Bucks have 6-5 division record, Knicks have 6-1 division record...Milwaukee averages 112.9 points per game, New York at 116.6...Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...and moneylines for this game...We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Ye better prepare for a thrilling battle on the hardwood, mateys!
Best Bucks at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Knicks
1/12/25 3:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Bucks
Knicks
Game to Overtime
1/12/25 3:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -110Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
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Andre Jackson Jr
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u +100Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -120Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
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Khris Middleton
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Miles McBride
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
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Taurean Prince
Points Scored
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 47.5 o -11047.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at NYK 1/12/25 3:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 28 | 16 | 0.636 | +9.0 | 14-8 | 14-8 | 7-1 | 21-10 | 117.0 | 111.0 | +6.0 | W1 | 4-6 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 24 | 17 | 0.585 | +11.5 | 16-7 | 8-10 | 6-5 | 20-15 | 114.0 | 111.1 | +2.9 | W4 | 7-3 |
Milwaukee Bucks & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1200 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 3:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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