Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) is out for Friday night’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jrue Holiday (non-Covid illness) downgraded to questionable.
The Bucks are 4-6 in their last 10 games heading into this matchup. They are currently on a four game losing streak. Thirty-four games into the 2022-23 season, Milwaukee is 9-8 at home, 7-11 away from home, and 16-9 overall.
According to several NBA betting sites, the Bucks have the second best odds to win the championship in 2023. Feel free to compare which sportsbooks offer the best odds for the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets.
The Bucs have released their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Timberwolves.
Out: Khris Middleton (right knee pain).
Doubtful: Jrue Holiday (Non-Covid)
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) December 29, 2022
Middleton has made just seven appearances this season. Wrist and knee injuries have kept the 11-year veteran off the court. The wing suffered a left MCL tear against the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.
In seven starts, Middleton is averaging 11.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The three-time star is also shooting 32.5% from the floor and 26.8% from beyond the arc.
Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) is out, keep Jrue Holiday (non-Covid) questionable against Timberwolves.
In the year On December 13, in the Bucks’ 128–111 win over the Golden State Warriors, Middleton scored a season-high 20 points in 29 minutes. He finished 6 of 13 (46.2%) from the field and 3 of 7 (42.9%) from 3-point range.
As for Jrue Holiday, the four-time All-Defensive lineman is having his best season in a Milwaukee uniform. He averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 boards, 7.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 26 games. He is averaging more points since his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2019-20 season.
Moreover, in the first game of the season, the Bucks beat the Timberwolves 115-102. – Game slide. Both competitors are struggling.
Minnesota @Timberwolves Status report ahead of tomorrow’s game in Milwaukee:
Can be asked
Kyle Anderson – Back Spasmsget out
Jordan McLaughlin – Left calf strain
Taurean Prince – Subluxation of the right shoulder
Karl-Anthony Towns – right calf strain— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) December 29, 2022
Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Urban (right calf strain), Taurean Prince (right shoulder) and Jordan McLaughlin (left calf) are out indefinitely for the Timberwolves. Additionally, Kyle Anderson (back specialists) is listed as questionable for Friday night’s interconference matchup.
The Timberwolves are 1-6 in their last seven road games per popular betting trends. And Minnesota is 1-7 in the last eight road meetings against the Bucks.
On the other hand, Milwaukee is 11-4 in their last 15 contests against Western Conference opponents. Not to mention, the Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against Northwest Division teams.
According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Bucks have a 67.2% chance of beating the Timberwolves. Sportsbooks show Milwaukee as a 5.5-point favorite at home.
