The Denver Nuggets (27-21 SU, 20-28 ATS) are 4-0 SU over their last four games and 2-0 SU over their last two games. The Nuggets visit the Milwauke Bucks (31-20 SU, 22-29 ATS) this Sunday night hoping to extend their winning streak and cash in as a successful Nuggets vs Bucks prediction.
- Date/Time: January 30, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Fiserv Forum
- TV Coverage: FSWI, ALT
- Sportsbook Odds: Bucks -6.5 | O/U 226.5 points (Line History)
- Nuggets vs Bucks Matchup Report
Nuggets vs Bucks Odds & Analysis
Sportsbook Odds
The betting line on this matchup has remained steady since the Bucks opened as 6.5-point home favorites. Bettors making their Nuggets vs Bucks predictions seem to be leaning towards a high-scoring game as the total has moved from its opener of 226.5 points up to 227.5 points. The OVER is 6-3 in the last nine games between Denver and Milwaukee.
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- Best Spread-105-110DEN+6.5-6MIL
- Best Moneyline+215-225DENMIL
- Best Total- --110Over232.5Under
Jokic Has Been Red-Hot in January
Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the month in Friday’s 116-105 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans, recording 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. The reigning NBA MVP has averaged 27.1 points, 13.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game across 15 games in January and has helped lead the Nuggets to a 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS record over their last three road games.
Sunday’s matchup against the Bucks will be Denver’s first game as an underdog since losing 125-102 to the Utah Jazz as 5.5-point underdogs on January 16. The Nuggets are 8-11 SU and ATS in 19 games as an underdog this season. Denver’s second leading scorer Will Barton (15.4 points per game in 2021-22) is listed as probable to play through a non-COVID related illness on Sunday.
Milwaukee Has Hit An ATS Skid In Recent Weeks
The Bucks picked up a 123-108 win at home over the New York Knicks on Friday night, covering the spread as 9-point favorites and improving to 4-1 SU over the team’s last five games. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 38 points and recorded 13 rebounds in the victory. Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game in January and has scored at least 30 points in five of his last seven games.
The ATS cover on Friday was a rare treat for Milwaukee backers this month as the team was just 5-7 SU and 3-9 ATS over its previous 12 games before that. The Bucks were on a 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS run before this recent slump. Bettors taking Milwaukee as their Nuggets vs Bucks prediction will be hoping this blowout win over the Knicks is a sign of things to come.
Nuggets vs Bucks Pick & Insights
Nuggets: Keys to Cover
The Nuggets are at their best when they are playing well in the defensive zone, which they have been in recent wins over New Orleans and Detroit. Containing Milwaukee’s offense and letting Jokic take care of the rest should make Denver a winning Nuggets vs Bucks pick.
Bucks: Keys to Cover
Milwaukee seems to be heating up after its recent 2-6 SU and ATS skid. With Antetokounmpo playing well and home court advantage, Milwaukee can be a winning Nuggets vs Bucks prediction as long as it can prevent Nikola Jokic from doing too much damage for Denver on offense.
Odds Shark’s Computer Nuggets vs Bucks Prediction: Bucks -6.5
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- Denver is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee is 18-8 SU in their last 26 home games this season
- The OVER is 7-2 in Denver's last 9 games
