MIL Bucks vs. NY Knicks – NBA on Prime Video Game Day Preview: 11.28.2025

Get expert MIL Bucks vs. NY Knicks NBA on Prime Video insights for 11.28.2025. Preview odds, injuries, and key matchups before making your NBA picks.

IT'S GAME DAY

KNICKS VS BUCKS

7:30 PM pic.twitter.com/Al8HFWPZaN

— Knicks Union 🗽 (@knicks_union) November 28, 2025

When: Friday, November 28, 2025 — 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Madison Square Garden — New York, NY
TV: Amazon Prime Video

Spread: NY Knicks –7.5
O/U: 234.5 points
Moneyline: MIL +250 / NYK –300

MIL Bucks vs. NY Knicks Game Day Preview

Friday night at Madison Square Garden features a high-stakes NBA Cup group stage matchup between two franchises heading in opposite directions. The New York Knicks (11–6) look like one of the most balanced teams in the East — winners of 7 of their last 10 and fresh off a dominant win over Charlotte. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks (8–11) arrive riding a six-game losing streak, struggling defensively and missing their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

New York enters as a heavy favorite thanks to elite home-court play (8–1 ATS at MSG) and the explosive scoring of Jalen Brunson, who’s averaged 33 points over his last 10 games. Milwaukee, on the other hand, has been disrupted by injuries and inconsistency. Without Giannis or Kevin Porter Jr., the Bucks’ attack has leaned heavily on Ryan Rollins’ breakout stretch — but the defensive lapses and poor back-to-back performances remain glaring.

Both teams need this Cup game, but only one of them looks ready to take advantage of the opportunity.

Milwaukee Bucks

2025 Record: 7–4 (11th Eastern Conference)
2025 Road Record: 3-5
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 10

The Bucks are fighting through one of their most difficult stretches in years. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) — and with Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince sidelined — Milwaukee has lost six straight and continues to struggle defensively, especially at the point of attack.

Head coach Doc Rivers pointed to “self-inflicted wounds,” lapses in discipline, and poor shot selection as major issues holding the group back. He also noted the emotional toll of repeated injuries, emphasizing the need to “keep coaching, keep believing” while the roster stabilizes.

Still, there are bright spots — particularly Ryan Rollins, averaging 26.0 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last 10 games. But the Bucks’ second-game back-to-back struggles, combined with a bottom-tier defensive stretch, create a difficult path at MSG.

Milwaukee must control turnovers and find efficient scoring outside of Giannis if they want to compete.

Giannis Antetokounmpo QUESTIONABLE Friday vs Knicks (adductor strain)

Giannis has missed 4 straight and the Bucks have lost 6 straight

He was questionable last game as well and did not play

Kevin Porter Jr and Taurean Prince also Out for Bucks (surgeries) pic.twitter.com/raKeTUIV30

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) November 27, 2025

New York Knicks

2025 Record: 11–6 (4th Eastern Conference)
2025 Home Record: 8–1 
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 8

The Knicks continue to surge under new head coach Mike Brown. With Jalen Brunson in MVP-caliber form (28.6 PPG), New York’s offense has been top-tier while maintaining a strong defensive identity. Karl-Anthony Towns is anchoring the interior with 22.4 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, and Mikal Bridges continues to shine as Brown’s “defensive player of the game” after an all-around standout against Charlotte.

New York’s biggest concern is injuries on the wings — OG Anunoby (hamstring) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) remain out — but the Knicks’ depth and unselfish ball movement have kept the system humming. Brown praised his team’s recent effort, highlighting back-to-back elite defensive performances and balanced scoring from all five starters.

If the Knicks continue to defend the paint and push pace through Brunson and Towns, they’ll control this matchup from start to finish.

The Heat sit on top of Group C with a +49 point differential.

Knicks vs Bucks Friday #NBACup pic.twitter.com/WdwKyPf1gZ

— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) November 27, 2025

Bucks vs. Knicks Facts

• New York is 5–1 SU in its last six games.
• Milwaukee has lost six straight games and is struggling badly in back-to-backs.
• The Knicks are 8–1 ATS at home this season.