New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Will Damian Lillard Stay Hot Against Knicks?

The Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament on Tuesday night, and Damian Lillard is looking to stay hot and take over. Josh Gayle provides his top prop pick in Knicks vs. Bucks.

Josh Gayle - December 5, 2023, 9:32 AM EST

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New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Will Damian Lillard Stay Hot Against Knicks?

This bet is so simple, my grandmother could have made it. Let's target Dame Time to have another big performance, this time against the Knicks at home.

Knicks vs. Bucks Date, Time, and Where to Watch

Date: December 4, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Where to Watch: TNT, Max

New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

This bet is the definition of not overthinking. Damian Lilliard is someone you wanna put money on when the game means something. Despite being hesitant at first, these in-season tournament games have actually motivated players and teams to try harder than your average regular season game.

Lillard is 4 for 4 (shoutout to Wendy’s) in these tournament games. Performances of 32, 31, 30 and 27 points, with one of those coming against this same Knicks team. The cool thing about that game was everyone was healthy just like tonight, so it’s not a skewed stat with Giannis, Middleton or Lopez sitting. Lillard shot 12 free throws in that one and made them all, which is the easiest way of cashing any points over.

New York started the year defending point guards incredibly well, but have recently softened up slightly. Lillard isn’t your average guard and can score at will when he wants to. New York's defensive game plan will rightfully be to limit Giannis, and I think Mitch Rob and Randle should do a fine job leaving Lillard in advantageous positions to score. I see this for 25.5 on some books and would play there too, but I love this ESPN Bet and he has scored exactly 25 twice this year. Let's roll!

1u - Damian Lillard o24.5 Points (-125) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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