Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks - NBA prediction

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The Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks have been struggling lately despite the fact that they are considered contenders in the East.

The reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks is currently in 10^th place in the east with a 4-4 record which is pretty disappointing.

Playing without three starters have put the rest of the team on the test which showed that Giannis Antetokounmpo can not do everything on his own.

Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez have been out and will not suit up against the Knicks.

The Bucks were on a three home games losing streak against the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves.

They managed to go back to the winning column with a 117-89 win in Detroit in their last game. Antetokounmpo as usual was the best player on the court recording 28 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds with 7-7 from the free-throw line.

A good sign for the Bucks rotation was Jordan Nwora who had 16 points off the bench.

On the other side, the Knicks started great with a 5-1 record but have lost two in a row since against the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors.

In the 111-98 loss to the Pacers, RJ Barrett had 26 points while Julius Randle was on his usual double-double level recording 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Key facts

• The Knicks has won the last game in Milwaukee102-96
• The Bucks are 7-3 in their last ten games against the Knicks
• The Bucks will miss Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez tonight against the Knicks
• The Bucks have lost three straight games at home

It is hard to imagine that the Bucks will lose their fourth consecutive home game but still being short-handed that might be inevitable. The Knicks are hoping to put an end to their two-game losing streak and the champions might be the right opponent to do so. Still, we recommend a safe bet with +6.5 points for the visiting Knicks.

Value Bet

New York Knicks to win and total under 220.5

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