New York vs. Milwaukee Bets look at the third quarterfinal game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. With the 2023-24 NBA season taking a “break” for this event, the basketball spotlight will be squarely focused on Milwaukee first on Tuesday night. BetOnline online sportsbook delivers these Tuesday night numbers. Fans can find the game on TNT. Now, will Milwaukee or New York punch their ticket to Las Vegas?
| NBA Tuesday Numbers 12/5 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Milwaukee Bucks (-5.5) | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Over 223.5 Points | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Under 223.5 Points | -110 | -110 | -110 |
New York vs. Milwaukee Bets tilt the Midwest Way. Now, the problems here are somewhat significant for the Milwaukee Bucks here. Even though this game is in Milwaukee, the metrics suggest a slight inclination toward the New York Knicks. Milwaukee, even with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are just 14-6. New York comes in at 12-7. What is crazier is the fact that both teams are playing some very good basketball right now.
Over the past ten games, New York has won three straight and seven of ten. Meanwhile, Milwaukee has racked up eight wins during the previous ten contests. Both squads started out slowly and have very different means to achieve the same result. New York relies a little more on defense and timely scoring. Milwaukee attempts to outscore teams on a nightly basis.
Alright, the risk is dangerous here as we try to figure out how teams will approach the knockout phase of the tournament. Remember, the quarterfinal and semifinal games count toward the NBA standings. That will forever take getting used to. We humbly apologize. However, Julius Randle and R.J. Barrett will be two cogs that Milwaukee will have to slow down on Tuesday. For the Knicks, playing their pace is the key to victory.
Bettors expect a game of contrasting styles. Both Milwaukee and New York have played some close contests lately as well. The “Greek Freak” will be a handful for New York but if previous “playoffs” have any bearing, New York could be a slick pick here. Add in the fact that the Knicks are 10-4 in conference (Milwaukee is 12-6) and one has the makings of a potential cover and more.
Could New York win this one on the road Tuesday night? New York vs. Milwaukee bets look at the notion that the Knicks could waltz into Milwaukee and beat the Bucks outright on Tuesday night. There are some concerns, even against the spread. New York is 4-0 as an away favorite but 2-3-1 as an away underdog. However, with a little more at stake than the average game, the Knicks could rise to the occasion.
So, what wins games like this usually? If we go back to our playoff mentality, that would be defense. Guess who plays better defense? That would be the Knicks. New York allows 105.5 points per game which leads the NBA. Their defensive rating ranks 4th overall and their pace is 29th out of 30 teams. Now, this is a team that can take the air out of the basketball.
Yes, the New York December schedule is brutal and most every expert knows it. However, the Knicks do not care. This is the New York identity many associate with the Knicks all the way back from the 1990’s. This is a different version but there are some familiar concepts. Tom Thibodeaux has this team believing they can slug it out with the best teams and win this way. Their bench is a big part in that success as well. Ask the Toronto Raptors.
So, that +190 moneyline is very enticing here. Okay, we will not attempt the alternate reverse spread here. That is too much risk in the New York vs. Milwaukee Bets. Fortunately, the Knicks could be that mild upset in the wings.
New York vs. Milwaukee bets wonder about a predictable ending. Naturally, the Bucks can draw any team into playing their style. Even the Knicks got suckered by the Detroit Pistons last week before ultimately winning by a mere six points. Anything can happen and Milwaukee is a dangerous team with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard leading the way.
Books keep trying to push the spread to six points too. Milwaukee averages almost 122 points per game and just scored 132 versus Atlanta. Can New York slow that down? The answer is yes. However, their pace ranks 5th and scoring is third overall. The Bucks give up opportunities though (24th overall defensively). Could that draw New York into more of a playground affair?
Yes, a triple double is a triple double in any language. The biggest key for Milwaukee is holding on to the basketball. We saw a game last week where Damian Lillard had seven turnovers by himself. New York can force steals and mistakes. Preventing those miscues will be vital to the fate of Milwaukee in this In-Season Tournament quarterfinal matchup.
Numbers like Milwaukee more at 5.5 here. Also, a Giannis triple double could be a number to watch out for. It will shift. In the meantime, hedging the alternative and popular pick here might be a way to go.
NBA top prop bets like a few Unders. However, NBA Vegas online betting odds favor Milwaukee yet the metrics suggest a slight upset from New York. Tuesday night should start out with a bang.
