The new look New York Knicks host the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday Feb 23, as the Knicks look to start Carmelo Anthony tonight. The Bucks are 4-1 SU against the Knicks in their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Knicks as -7 point home favorites over the Bucks with the over/under set at 200.5 points. Be sure to check Bucks vs Knicks NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Bucks (22-34) (8-21 V) have dropped seven of their last ten games including five straight road losses. They started its second half on a positive note Tuesday by beating Minnesota 94-88 at home. Jennings scored 27 points and Corey Maggette added 20 off the bench for the Bucks. "Second half of the season so, you know, you have to get a little more serious," Jennings said. "We have to come more mentally focused and ready to play." Milwaukee has won four straight meetings with New York, eight of nine in the series overall, and four consecutive visits to MSG. The Bucks haven't lost a road game to the Knicks since a 91-88 defeat Nov. 30, 2007. Brandon Jennings had 19 points to lead seven Bucks in double figures in this season's previous meeting, a 107-80 Milwaukee victory Nov. 9 at the Bradley Center. The 80 points is still a season low for the Knicks, whose worst offensive output last season was an 83-67 home loss to the Bucks on Feb. 22, 2010.
The Knicks (28-26) (15-12 H) have won five of their last ten including just two wins out of five at home. They are sixth in the Eastern Conference and seeking their first playoff berth since 2004, the Knicks made a blockbuster move Tuesday when they acquired Anthony from Denver in a three-team trade that also involved Minnesota. New York also received guards Chauncey Billups and Anthony Carter, and forwards Renaldo Balkman, Shelden Williams and Corey Brewer in the deal, while giving up forwards Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari, guard Raymond Felton and center Timofey Mozgov, draft picks and cash. The presence of Billups — a former NBA finals MVP and All-Star — and fellow All-Star Amare Stoudemire gives New York an impressive three-man arsenal to compete with those of East heavyweights Boston and Miami. The combination of Stoudemire's 26.1 points per game and Anthony's 25.2 scoring average could be tough to stop.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Bucks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Bucks are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New York.
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
- Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
- Road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
- Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Bucks vs Knicks
When: Wednesday, Feb 23, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Knicks -7
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The Bottom Line: It might take a while for the Knicks to gel as a team, but they’re started off right against the Bucks. Be sure to check Bucks vs Knicks Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
