The Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks are set to get together on Monday in the National Basketball Association. The Nuggets are 36-17 on the season, and third in the Western Conference. Denver is coming off a loss on the road at the Sacramento Kings on Friday.
Nuggets vs Bucks Picks
When we take a look at the latest Nuggets vs Bucks odds, we are going to take the Milwaukee Bucks +1.5 over the Denver Nuggets.
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +1.5.
For Milwaukee, they are 34-19 on the season. The Milwaukee Bucks standings show they are third in the Eastern Conference. In the last game, Milwaukee was able to blowout the Charlotte Hornets at home. Milwaukee is 4-6 in their last 10. It is time to start finding out more about each of these two NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets 113-107 on January 29th, 2024. Let’s take a look at some information and our latest Nuggets vs Bucks odds:
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds
Take a look at the most recent NBA Odds, more specifically the Nuggets vs Bucks odds according to the BetUS Sportsbook:
- Spread: Denver Nuggets -1.5, Milwaukee Bucks +1.5
- Total: 233.5
- Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -120, Milwaukee Bucks +100
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Information
Denver Nuggets (36-17) vs Milwaukee Bucks (34-19)
Location of the game: Fiserv Forum; Milwaukee, WI
Date & Time: Monday February 12th, 2024; 7:00 pm CST
How to Watch: BSWI
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Bucks Bounce Back: Milwaukee Bucks Regain Winning Form with Big Win
The Milwaukee Bucks are living off their resounding win over the Hornets to get them back into winning form. In that game, five players for Milwaukee reached double digits in scoring. Damian Lillard led the charge with an impressive 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo also delivered a solid performance with 15 points.
Antetokounmpo, often referred to as the Greek Freak, leads the league in scoring with an average of 30.7 points per game. Lillard follows closely as the team’s second-highest scorer, averaging 25 points per game according to the latest NBA player stats. As a team, the Bucks are putting up 122.9 points per game, ranking them second in the league, just behind the Indiana Pacers.
Milwaukee will continue their home stretch, facing the Miami Heat on Tuesday, before hitting the road for matchups against Memphis, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia after the All-Star Break.
NBA Action: Denver Nuggets Ready for All-Star Break Showdown
Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, currently score an average of 114.6 points per game, placing them 18th in the NBA. Despite being sixth in field goal percentage at 49.3%, their recent loss to the Kings highlighted defensive challenges, conceding 135 points. Nikola Jokic led the team with 23 points in that game.
Jokic maintains his status as the team’s top scorer, averaging 26.2 points per game, nearly achieving a triple-double per game with 9 assists and 12.2 rebounds. Jamal Murray follows closely with 20.9 points per game. Additionally, the Nuggets benefit from a combined 29.6 points per game from Michael Porter and Aaron Gordon.
When looking at the Denver Nuggets schedule, they will finish their pre-break NBA schedule with a home game against the Kings on Wednesday. After the All-Star Game, they have matchups against the Wizards at home before hitting the road to face Portland and Golden State.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks
Man, what a game this should be. This could be a preview of the NBA Finals. The Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks have both won a title recently with their core of star players. This should be a great game. When push comes to shove though, we are going to go with the team at home.
The Greek Freak and Dame know they need to play well to get their new head coach Doc Rivers back in the groove. The Bucks have time to get hot before the postseason starts. This is a home game to get them going. When we take a look at the latest Nuggets vs Bucks odds, we are going to take the Milwaukee Bucks +1.5 over the Denver Nuggets. We hope you enjoy this game, and we want to wish you the best of luck with all your NBA Betting!
- Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +1.5.
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