Defending champion Bucks host hard-hustling Knicks at home on Friday.

Nights off on the schedule are few and far between when you’re the defending champion.The Milwaukee Bucks have learned this the hard way early this NBA season, starting out the year with a .500 record as every team lines up to take their best shot at Giannis and the champs. 

It’s theKnicks turn to take that shot on Friday night, bringing a two game losing streak with them into Cream City. This should be a hard-nosed battle, as coach Thibs ensures the Knicks play hard every single night no matter the opponent. 

Nevertheless, we’re going to take the Bucks to cover the -4 point spread, grab it now at -110. And expect a bit of grit and grind, we’ll take the under 217.0 total. 

PICKS:

• Bucks -4.0, -110
• Under 217.0 Total, -110