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Bucks vs Knicks Betting
The New York Knicks host the Milwaukee Bucks on December 25, and there is Bucks vs Knicks betting available.
We all love watching some NBA on Christmas Day, and the Eastern Conference teams are expected to play a close game.
NBA odds have the Bucks at -3, which is a fair line for the impressive team.
Bucks vs Knicks
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The Testing Material
Along with the Boston Celtics, the Bucks are the testing material in the Eastern Conference.
They have an impressive record after posting recent wins over the Pacers, Rockets, and Spurs, which measures up nicely.
However, their best form has come at home, and they’re only 5-5 on the road, so their NBA standings are a little skewered because of their dominant home record.
Bucks vs Knicks betting odds have the Bucks listed as favorites, which isn’t surprising. They are the better team, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard firing on all cylinders.
The Greek Freak averages 30.6 points per game and Lillard isn’t far behind him. It’s an excellent one-two offensive punch, which could be the difference against the Knicks.
Lillard comes off a 40-point effort against the Spurs, so he’s getting hot.
“When you look at Dame, obviously he can shoot the ball,” Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said. “He can stretch the floor. He just puts a lot of pressure on your defense. If you bring your bigs up, he can drive around them. He’s strong enough and physical enough to finish at the rim. He just has no weaknesses on the offensive end.”
Today’s NBA games show how dominant the Bucks can be, so that’s what awaits the home underdogs on Christmas Day.
Knicks Need Consistency
The problem with the Knicks is their lack of consistency, and it makes them a tough to bet on.
They recently recorded good wins over the Raptors, Suns, and Lakers, but lost heavily to the Clippers 144-122 and a close one to the Jazz 117-113.
Jalen Brunson has been their shining light with 25.6 points per game, and he recently shot a perfect 9-9 from behind the three-point line.
If Brunson keeps that form going, the Knicks are good enough to beat the Bucks, and getting a +3 line at home is rare for the Knicks.
Returning home after a lengthy road trip is another positive, so the Knicks have underdog value. They just need to be positive and play with confidence, which is something they can do in front of a big home crowd.
Bucks Put to the Test
The Bucks are 2-0 against the Knicks so far, but both those games came in Milwaukee.
Playing in New York could add a layer of difficulty, but based on their class alone, we’re putting the Bucks -3 in our selections.
The Bucks vs Knicks betting odds are in our favor, and we think the line could move close to game time.
We also like the over, and we don’t expect much defense to be played. The crowd wants an open game, and they could get it on Christmas Day.
