Milwaukee at New York

The Knicks made a lot of progress a year ago, and this is a pivotal year as Melo, who has said he wants to test the free agent market, might be calling the Garden home for the last time. The Knicks have brought in former first rounder, Andrea Bargnani, and that should give them another good option on the floor. And with a healthier Amar'e Stoudemire, it should give the Knicks a bit more punch inside as well. The Bucks have a few nagging injury issues. The Bucks closed out last season a broken team at 8-17 ATS in their last 25, and was a brutal 6-22 ATS in their last 28 within the conference. The Knicks have turned the Garden into a formidable home court advantage, as they are 49-24 ATS here in their last 73. The Bucks are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings. Take the Knicks.