Teams coming off losses meet when the New York Knicks battle the Milwaukee Bucks in a key early-season Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night. New York dropped a 115-107 decision to the Miami Heat on Sunday, while Milwaukee dropped a 118-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers that same night. The Knicks (2-1), who are second in the Atlantic Division, are 0-1 on the road this season. The Bucks (2-1), who are tied for second in the Central Division, are 1-0 on their home court in 2025-26.
Tip-off from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Bucks lead the all-time series 125-110, but the Knicks have won the past five meetings. New York is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Bucks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.5.
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