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(17-16) Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks (16-18)
Date: Wednesday January 4
Time: 7:30PM EST
Venue: Madison Square Garden in New York, New York
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: PICK’M
NBA Betting Total: 213
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Losers of five straight, the Knicks could again be without Kristaps Porzingis in this important conference matchup with Milwaukee.
The Bucks are finding some rhythm – winners of 5 of 7 – led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and are gearing up for a second half run toward a playoff berth.
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis has really picked up his play this season – particularly since the beginning of December. His scoring average is up 7 points from last season while also seeing increases in his rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks per game.
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If there was an MVP award just for the Eastern Conference, we would likely be discussing between LeBron and Giannis – decent company for Giannis.
With the Knicks recent defensive struggles, Giannis could be poised for yet another big game.
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Milwaukee has the 8th best point differential per game this season but have seen some struggles on the road this season.
Milwaukee is coming off an impressive home victory over Russell Westbrook and the Thunder where Giannis’s 26-10-5 statline matched that of Westbrook.
The Knicks will likely send a slew of defensive looks at Giannis but if they are without Porzingis, they could lack the length to slow him down.
In addition to Giannis, the Bucks are getting a surprise contribution from rookie point guard Malcolm Brogdon as well as bench production from a number of players.
Even if Porzingis were to play, Giannis should give the Knicks defense some fits.
The key for Milwaukee will be limiting the second looks for the Knicks as they do have capable scorers in Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony so allowing too many offensive rebounds for a team like the Knicks could be problematic.
New York Knicks
The Knicks have lost five straight and naturally given the media attention that New York gets, there’s questions of what is wrong with the Knicks?
While they have lost five straight, they have been missing Porzingis and Anthony for different portions of the streak and also have been close in all of the losses – losing by less than 12 in each of the games.
It appears unlikely that Porzingis will return for Wednesday’s game but expect the Knicks to tighten up on defense.
That has been the issue during this losing streak and has been the main discussion from Coach Jeff Hornacek.
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Despite being a little banged up, I would also expect a big game from Anthony; he seems due for one having shot less than 45 percent in 6 straight games.
Rose’s production has become more consistent having scored 18 or more in 7 straight.
While the Knicks may be without Porzingis, they have proven they can score plenty of points.
I would expect Anthony and Rose to carry the scoring load while the team defense looks to improve after some recent media comments about the Knicks defensive effort.
NBA Betting Trends:
- New York is 20-14 ATS this season – the 3rd best ATS record in the NBA
- Milwaukee is 6-9 ATS on the road this season
- Under is 10-6 in Milwaukee’s last 16 games following a SU win
- Under is 10-7 in New York’s last 17 games following a SU loss
- New York is 11-6 ATS at home this season
Free Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks NBA Prediction:
The line likely won’t post until Porzingis’s game status is determined but I think this is a game that the Knicks need to have and will be poised to stop the losing streak.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: STRONG Lean UNDER 213.
Defense will be the focus and it certainly is possible to show improvement as the Bucks rely very heavily on one player in Giannis.
NBA Free Score Prediction: New York 102 – Milwaukee 93
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