The New York Knicks travel to Milwaukee tonight for an early-season test against the Bucks in what could be a preview of two playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby, the Knicks have quickly emerged as one of the league’s most balanced teams, blending physical defense with improved scoring depth.

According to Dimers’ 10,000-game simulation model , New York enters with a 57% chance to win despite being just a narrow favorite (-2.5) on the road. The Knicks’ frontcourt duo of Towns and Anunoby will be tasked with slowing down Giannis Antetokounmpo, who’s averaging over 30 points per game and remains the driving force behind Milwaukee’s attack.

Tip-off at Fiserv Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET, with the total sitting at 228.5 points.

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