The Milwaukee Bucks have lost six games in a row and now will head to Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. New York at home this season is 8 and 1 overall. Yet, we just saw the Bucks undermanned face a Heat team that is 9 and 1 at home and not give up despite being down double digits late. There is also a chance that Giannis suits up, which would drop this spread 1.5-2 points. Grab the number now.

The Bucks have had something of an excuse for their six-game skid with Giannis (thigh) sidelined for most of the slump. The Greek Freak might be able to feature tonight (gametime decision) for his first action since November 17, but Milwaukee was only 4-5 earlier this month in games that Giannis participated. The problems run deeper for Milwaukee and Doc Rivers doesn't appear to be solving them. Meanwhile, the Knicks continue to roll, especially in front of Spike Lee and others at MSG, where Jalen Brunson & friends are 8-1 this season and return tonight after nearly 2 weeks away. Mike Brown has been able to navigate cleverly around the recent absence of OJ Anunoby, and Brunson (28.6 ppg) certainly doing his part. Play Knicks