New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Predictions for Friday, February 27, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Knicks will be on the road again Friday night, playing the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee, WI, at 8:00 PM, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs. Milwaukee prediction. New York comes into this matchup 15 games above .500 with 37 wins and 22 losses on the year. The Milwaukee Bucks come into this game having struggled this season with 26 wins and 31 losses overall. New York has won 3 of the last five games played following a 15-point road loss to Cleveland. Milwaukee is playing some of its best basketball of the season, coming into this game after a home victory against Cleveland last time out. Read more about this New York vs Milwaukee prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
New York looks to get back rolling
The New York offense has carried the team this season, averaging 117.1 points on 47% shooting from the floor, but the team has averaged only 102.5 points per game over the last two losses. Defensively, New York has held their own, allowing 111.7 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 117.5 points per game over the last two losses. Offensively, New York was terrible in their last outing, scoring just 94 points on 41% shooting, in 27% from beyond the arc. New York pulled in 44 rebounds but turned the ball over 17 times in the loss. Jalen Brunson led the way for the New York offense with 20 points on 19 shots.
Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season with 26.7 points and 6.1 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second on the team, averaging 20 points to go along with the team's leading 11.7 rebounds. OG Anunoby averages 16 points, and Mikal Bridges averages 15.7 points per game this season.
Key Injury Report for New York:
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- Miles McBride (OUT) – Pelvis
Milwaukee hunts the upset
Offensively, Milwaukee has been mediocre this season, averaging 112.3 points per game from the floor, but the Bucks have averaged 123.75 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Milwaukee is allowing 115.5 points per game this season. Offensively, Milwaukee was the better team in its last outing, scoring 118 points, including 62 in the first half, on 55% shooting, and knocking down 19 triples. Milwaukee lost the rebounding battle but forced double-digit turnovers to seal the victory.
Kevin Porter Jr. led the way for the Milwaukee offense in their last outing as one of the five starters in double figures with 20 points on 16 shots. Ryan Rollins chipped in heavily with 18 points on 13 shots, and Kyle Kuzma added 17 points in 26 minutes. Jericho Sims led the way off the Milwaukee bench with 11 points on six shots, while Bobby Portis chipped in 10 points in 21 minutes as a reserve.
Key Injury Report for Milwaukee:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (OUT) – Calf
- Taurean Prince (OUT) - Neck
New York vs Milwaukee Pick
- New York vs Milwaukee Spread Pick
New York is the healthier team in this matchup and will overwhelm a streaking Milwaukee team on Friday. Look for the Knicks to bounce back from their recent loss as they use their edge on both sides of the ball against a lackluster team. Take New York on Friday night to continue their winning ways as they get back on track with a road victory. The Knicks will end the Milwaukee winning streak Friday night as New York gets the win and covers on the road against the Bucks.
- New York vs Milwaukee Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well enough this season, but each has been defensive-dependent lately. Look for New York to come out hot and stifle Milwaukee from the opening tip to end their recent hot streak. Take the under in this matchup as 2 Eastern Conference teams square off Friday night in Milwaukee.
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