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7:10 PM ET

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Thunder

Knicks

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NY Knicks Win(+155)

Reasoning

SGA opted to sit last night’s OKC game at Chicago, the Thunder still won by 8 points despite shooting 24% from three and getting outrebounded 53-51 on the glass. With the MVP back tonight, those type of numbers cannot happen again, a team like the Knicks is far too experienced to lose a game when the opponent shoots like that. The defending champs have had the edge in head-to-head meetings winning 7 of the last 8, they are also on a 7-game win streak at Madison Square Garden. It’s been 7 games since the Thunder shot 50% from the field in a game, with their 2nd best player Jalen Williams they’ll have to be on top of their game to beat the Knicks here.

Unlike the Thunder who are 3-7 SU in back-to-back scenarios this season, the Knicks have a winning record of 6-4 SU in 10 such games. Brunson and co. will be encouraged after yet another dominant win over the Toronto Raptors last night as they cruised to a 4-game regular season sweep 111-95. The fact that only Brunson logged more than 32 mins from all the Knicks players should also help, fatigue could very well be a factor when you have a match-up between two teams playing with no rest. Another factor to consider here is the Knicks advantage in the rebounding department where they rank 6th for rebounds allowed, compared to the Thunder who are 25th. New York also has the better perimeter defense, being in the tier in terms of opponent three-point percentage while the Thunder are all the way down in 24th.

It takes a lot of courage to bet against the champs, especially when they’re on a 7-game win streak. But, after seeing what the Knicks did to the Spurs last Sunday at home, I have a lot of trust in this team. SGA, Hartenstein and Ajay Mitchell are all questionable to play, while Jalen Williams is out. The Knicks are only without Miles McBridge, I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and back an outright home win here.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Predictions: Knicks ML is available at +155 odds at time of publishing.

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7:40 PM ET

Today

NBC Sports

Jazz

76ers

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UTA Jazz +9.5(-110)

Reasoning

The Philadelphia 76ers will be playing the second game of a back-to-back situation when they host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Some comically bad basketball will likely be on display. However, it also presents a strong betting opportunity. After all, this iteration of the Sixers should not be giving 9.5 points to anyone. As such, my Jazz vs 76ers pick is for the visitors to cover. Philadelphia is coming off a disastrous 131-91 loss to San Antonio on Tuesday. Joel Embiid was already out with an oblique injury and Kelly Oubre Jr. missed Tuesday’s contest due to illness. VJ Edgecombe exited after just 6 minutes because of lower-back soreness. With no days off in between games, things are likely to get worse for Philly before they get better.

Meanwhile, Utah is without Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, that is nothing new for the Jazz; they are used to it. Other guys have been stepping up to keep this team competitive. That’s not to say that the Jazz are winning many games, but only twice in their last 13 have they lost by more than 11 points. Keyonte George is coming off a 36-point performance during a 128-125 setback against Denver on Monday. Ace Bailey has exceeded his season average (12.7 ppg) in 3 straight games and in 7 of the last 8. Give me Utah to keep this one close against what will likely be an undermanned and fatigued opponent.

Jazz vs 76ers prediction: Utah +9.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +8.

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9:40 PM ET

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Hawks

Bucks

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MIL Bucks -1.5(-105)

Reasoning

With four wins on the bounce you’d think the Hawks are finally back to their late November form which got them to a 13-8 SU start to the season. However, with those four wins coming against the likes of Portland, Washington (twice) and Brooklyn, I would hold off a bit with the praise until they beat someone more relevant. Wednesday’s opponent the Milwaukee Bucks are an ideal test for Jalen Johson and co., this game could have a major impact on who gets the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. The two teams are separated by 4 games, but a potential Bucks win trims that down to 3 games and also decides the regular season series in their favor as it would mean they’ve won 2 of 3 potential meetings.

Pressure is building up on the Bucks following their 3rd straight defeat. The hope of catching the play-in tournament is still alive, but just barely. The only thing keeping it that was is the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo who has publicly said that he is not giving up on this season, despite his team being better off tanking the rest of the way and getting one of the top spots in the upcoming draft. The thing that should give the Bucks hope here is their home record against the Hawks which reads 13 wins in 18 such games. After he scored just 19 points in his first game back vs Boston, a lot more is also expected out of Antetokounmpo here. The 8 most recent meetings have seen him average 29.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 7 assists per game.

This is basically a do or die situation for the Bucks and I am here for it. A win for the home team would be a massive morale boost for the remaining 20 or so games and with their leader back and finally being healthy, I think they can pull it off at home. Atlanta is the definition of mediocrity this season, on the road they’re 15th in offensive and 13th in defensive rating, while having a negative Net Rating of –0.2 points. I’ll go with Giannis and his Bucks to pull off the win here.

Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions: Bucks -1.5 is available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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