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(NBA) New York vs. Milwaukee,
Total: 213.00 | -105.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 213.00 | -105.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: The 24-41 NY Knicks are a member of "the tanking brigade" but the 34-31 Milwaukee Bucks are in a dog-fight for the East's No. 3 through No. 8 seeds, which are separated by just 4 1/2 games. Milwaukee has lost seven of its last 10 and now own the No. 8 seed but this game with the Knicks begins a stretch in which the Bucks can take advantage of a soft portion of their schedule. After the Knicks, who have lost 13 of 14 leave town, Milwaukee plays at Memphis (18-46) and Orlando (20-45) and then hosts Atlanta (20-45), giving it four straight "sad-sack" opponents!
NY Knicks: New York is just one loss away from clinching its fifth consecutive losing season. The team's 111-87 setback at Portland on Tuesday was its eighth consecutive road loss, a contest in which the Knicks scored just 35 second-half points. The Knicks seem intent on sticking with Emmanuel Mudiay as their starting PG, despite his struggles since joining the team at the trade deadline. Mudiay was 1-for-9 from the floor against Portland, making him 3-for-25 from the floor over this last three games. With Porzingis (22.7-6.6) out for the season, swingman Hardaway (17.0), center Kanter (14.3 & 10.8) and forward Beasley (12.5 & 5.3) are being counted on. It's hard to argue with Kanter's effort, as he has a double-double in 13 of his last 15 games.
Milwaukee: The Bucks do have some margin for error, as they hold onto the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, as they are five full games of the No. 9 Pistons (anyone still think Blake Griffin is a difference-maker?). "We've gotta go out there and play hard and do whatever 10.2-4.8it takes to win these four games" said All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at Wednesday's practice when asked about the upcoming opponents. Antetokounmpo (27.210.2-4.8) led the way against Houston with 30 points in the team's most recent loss (have dropped six of seven) and he's averaging 28.3 while shooting 54.9 percent at home. He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the Bucks defeated the Knicks twice in a five-day span last month.
The pick: The Bucks have too much talent not to be able to handle this upcoming stretch. Swingman Middleton (19.7-5.2-4.0) plus guards Bledsoe (17.6-3.9-4.6) and Brogdon (13.3) are now being complemented by Parker, who is averaging just under 21 minutes in his 14 games back, while averaging 11.2 & 4.2. The Knicks are 1-9 SU & ATS since Kristaps Porzingis was lost for the season with an ACL injury in a Feb. 6 loss to Milwaukee. However, while the Bucks may be 'hungry,' one can't ignore the team going just 2-8 ATS its last 10. Milwaukee has also gone under in five of its last six and without Porzingis, the Knicks will help this game stay Under the total (8* play).
NY Knicks: New York is just one loss away from clinching its fifth consecutive losing season. The team's 111-87 setback at Portland on Tuesday was its eighth consecutive road loss, a contest in which the Knicks scored just 35 second-half points. The Knicks seem intent on sticking with Emmanuel Mudiay as their starting PG, despite his struggles since joining the team at the trade deadline. Mudiay was 1-for-9 from the floor against Portland, making him 3-for-25 from the floor over this last three games. With Porzingis (22.7-6.6) out for the season, swingman Hardaway (17.0), center Kanter (14.3 & 10.8) and forward Beasley (12.5 & 5.3) are being counted on. It's hard to argue with Kanter's effort, as he has a double-double in 13 of his last 15 games.
Milwaukee: The Bucks do have some margin for error, as they hold onto the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, as they are five full games of the No. 9 Pistons (anyone still think Blake Griffin is a difference-maker?). "We've gotta go out there and play hard and do whatever 10.2-4.8it takes to win these four games" said All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at Wednesday's practice when asked about the upcoming opponents. Antetokounmpo (27.210.2-4.8) led the way against Houston with 30 points in the team's most recent loss (have dropped six of seven) and he's averaging 28.3 while shooting 54.9 percent at home. He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the Bucks defeated the Knicks twice in a five-day span last month.
The pick: The Bucks have too much talent not to be able to handle this upcoming stretch. Swingman Middleton (19.7-5.2-4.0) plus guards Bledsoe (17.6-3.9-4.6) and Brogdon (13.3) are now being complemented by Parker, who is averaging just under 21 minutes in his 14 games back, while averaging 11.2 & 4.2. The Knicks are 1-9 SU & ATS since Kristaps Porzingis was lost for the season with an ACL injury in a Feb. 6 loss to Milwaukee. However, while the Bucks may be 'hungry,' one can't ignore the team going just 2-8 ATS its last 10. Milwaukee has also gone under in five of its last six and without Porzingis, the Knicks will help this game stay Under the total (8* play).
