The first two quarterfinals in the NBA InSeason tournament have taken place, and it is time for the other two to get going. Pacers and Pelicans are now waiting for their rivals, ahead of another passionate NBA night.
This tournament has been pretty good for the underdogs, so we’ll have plenty of room for surprises.
Right now, we take a look at the East side clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks. They are the 1st and 4th seeds, as both were in Group B.
The Bucks finished the group stage on a perfect run, so we will see how things fare for the humble Knicks.
When:
Tuesday, December 5, 7:30 PM ET, at the Fiserv Forum
Moneyline odds:
Bucks -155
Knicks +125
Where Can I Watch it?
TNT Sports, ESPN, and NBA League Pass
Why Bet on the Bucks?
The Bucks have been struggling to generate consistency in their performances, especially in stringing wins.
They will be without Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, and potentially Andre Jackson Jr, who is questionable heading into the contest. However, their big three, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, are healthy and will participate. Brook Lopez should also feature.
Why Bet on the Knicks?
New York is currently on a three-game win streak, having defeated the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, and Charlotte Hornets.
The Knicks enter the contest with their core rotation available and will be hoping that Julius Randle can continue his resurgence. They have been playing a robust brand of basketball, with Randel and Jalen Brunson both shining as the two stars on the roster. Their talent level and ability to execute in difficult situations will make them a tough opponent for Adrian Griffin’s Bucks.
Final Betting Analysis: Bucks vs. Knicks
The Bucks’ inconsistencies to begin the season will give the Knicks hope of securing a win and progressing in the tournament.
A semifinal game against the Indiana Pacers will be awaiting the winner, with a finals appearance just one game away. Both Milwaukee and New York are capable of securing a win on Tuesday, so we will likely see a hard-fought game between two of the better rosters in the Eastern Conference.
While the Knicks don’t shoot you out of the gym, they bang with you and wear you down. They’re a physical team with great secondary and tertiary playmaking, so when it all works, it looks fluid and difficult to stop.
The Bucks are, of course, much more talented — at least on the top end. There’s no argument that they have the two best players in this game, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in the fold. But it’s a worthwhile thought experiment to wonder how many of the next best nine players on either team are from them.
We expect the underdogs here to pull one more upset in this InSeason tournament.
Look for a win on the Knicks’ Moneyline. If you put $100 on them at +125, you’ll be looking at a $125 gain with a total payout of $225.
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