Who's Playing

Milwaukee @ New York

Current Records: Milwaukee 25-14; New York 22-18

What to Know

The New York Knicks have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Milwaukee Bucks and are hoping to record their first win since Nov. 5 of 2021. After a few days' rest for both teams, they will meet up at 7:30 p.m. ET Jan. 9 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks should still be feeling good after a victory, while Milwaukee will be looking to get back in the win column.

It was a close one, but this past Friday New York sidestepped the Toronto Raptors for a 112-108 win. It was another big night for New York's power forward Julius Randle, who shot 6-for-11 from downtown and finished with a double-double on 32 points and 11 boards.

Meanwhile, pride goes before the fall, and it seems Milwaukee saw their 10.5-point advantage in the point spread and came into their game against the Charlotte Hornets with a big head. 2023 "welcomed" Milwaukee with a 138-109 beatdown courtesy of Charlotte this past Friday. The Bucks were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 84-60. Milwaukee's loss came about despite a quality game from power forward Bobby Portis, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. That makes it six consecutive games in which Portis has had at least ten rebounds.

The Knicks are now 22-18 while Milwaukee sits at 25-14. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: New York have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.20%, which places them second in the league. Milwaukee is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.30%, which places them fourth in the league.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Madison Square Garden -- New York, New York
  • TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $98.00

Odds

The Bucks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Milwaukee have won 20 out of their last 27 games against New York.

  • Nov 30, 2022 - Milwaukee 109 vs. New York 103
  • Oct 28, 2022 - Milwaukee 119 vs. New York 108
  • Jan 28, 2022 - Milwaukee 123 vs. New York 108
  • Dec 12, 2021 - Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 97
  • Nov 10, 2021 - Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 100
  • Nov 05, 2021 - New York 113 vs. Milwaukee 98
  • Mar 27, 2021 - New York 102 vs. Milwaukee 96
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Milwaukee 134 vs. New York 101
  • Dec 27, 2020 - New York 130 vs. Milwaukee 110
  • Jan 14, 2020 - Milwaukee 128 vs. New York 102
  • Dec 21, 2019 - Milwaukee 123 vs. New York 102
  • Dec 02, 2019 - Milwaukee 132 vs. New York 88
  • Dec 27, 2018 - Milwaukee 112 vs. New York 96
  • Dec 25, 2018 - Milwaukee 109 vs. New York 95
  • Dec 01, 2018 - New York 136 vs. Milwaukee 134
  • Oct 22, 2018 - Milwaukee 124 vs. New York 113
  • Apr 07, 2018 - Milwaukee 115 vs. New York 102
  • Mar 09, 2018 - Milwaukee 120 vs. New York 112
  • Feb 06, 2018 - Milwaukee 103 vs. New York 89
  • Feb 02, 2018 - Milwaukee 92 vs. New York 90
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Milwaukee 104 vs. New York 93
  • Jan 06, 2017 - New York 116 vs. Milwaukee 111
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Milwaukee 105 vs. New York 104
  • Jan 10, 2016 - New York 100 vs. Milwaukee 88
  • Dec 05, 2015 - Milwaukee 106 vs. New York 91
  • Nov 06, 2015 - Milwaukee 99 vs. New York 92
  • Oct 28, 2015 - New York 122 vs. Milwaukee 97