The Milwaukee Bucks (34-19) host the Denver Nuggets (36-17) in a cross-conference event on Monday. This is the second and final regular season matchup between the two, and on January 29 the Nuggets topped the Bucks 113–107. Milwaukee ranks second in the NBA in scoring offense (122.9 points per game), while Denver ranks sixth in scoring defense (111 points allowed per game). Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Milwaukee, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is questionable for Denver.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Denver is a 1-point favorite in the latest Nuggets vs. Bucks odds via SportsLine Consensus. The over/under for total points is 229.5. Before picking Bucks vs. Nuggets, you’ll want to check out NBA predictions and betting advice from the advanced computer models at SportsLine.
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The model has set its sights on the Bucks vs. Nuggets. You can visit SportsLine to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Nuggets vs. Bucks:
- Nuggets vs. Bucks Spread: Denver -1
- Nuggets vs Bucks 229.5 points over/under
- Nuggets vs. Bucks Money Line: Denver -113, Milwaukee -106
- DEN: The Denver Nuggets have hit a game total under 54 of their last 86 games
- MIL: The Milwaukee Bucks have defeated 1H ML in 34 of their last 44 games at home.
- Nuggets vs. Bucks picks: Watch the picks on SportsLine
Why can nuggets cover
Guard Jamal Murray is a fearless bucket-getter who provides scoring burst due to his reliable jumper and soft touch around the rim. The Kentucky product is averaging 20.9 points and 6.6 assists per game. On February 8, Murray scored 29 points and 11 assists in a win over the Lakers.
Guard Christian Braun provides a spark off the bench for the Nuggets. Braun is athletic and has the ability to score in open space. The Kansas product totaled 13 points and three boards in his last game. Center Nikola Jokic, meanwhile, always plays in a variety of zones, and he has dished out at least seven assists in six straight games. See who to support on SportsLine.
Why can boxes cover
Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is a virtually unstoppable playmaker for Milwaukee. The two-time MVP is third in the NBA in points (30.7), sixth in rebounds (11.2) and 10th in field-goal percentage (60.7). On February 6, Antetokounmpo totaled 34 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
Guard Damian Lillard can score points in a variety of ways. Lillard has a good jumper to stretch the floor, but he also does a great job of setting up his teammates. The eight-time All-Star is averaging 25 points, 6.8 assists and shooting 92% from the charity stripe. In his last outing, Lillard dropped 26 points and eight dimes. See who to support on SportsLine.
How to make nuggets vs bucks picks
The model has simulated the Bucks vs. Nuggets 10,000 times and predicted a total of 237 combined points. It also states that one side of the spread is affected about 60% of the time. You can watch the selection only on SportsLine.
So who wins Bucks vs. Nuggets, and which side of the spread gets hit about 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, from the model on a 55-35 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
