The Denver Nuggets are quietly becoming a very consistent wager after winning five of their last six in light of a 117-109 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday. Denver’s offense has been fantastic in that span, with the team topping at least 115 points in each of those five wins. The Nuggets will look to keep the momentum going in their last contest before the all-star break on the road vs the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
Sportsbook opened the Nuggets as 3-point road underdogs with a total of 212.5.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Nuggets’ last six games against teams with winning records.
- The Bucks are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games at home.
- The Nuggets are 12-2 SU and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games against the Bucks.
Nikola Jokic has been a difference-maker since he arrived in the Mile High City, and the big Serbian is averaging 20.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 8.3 assists in six February games. Jokic has also made 10 of 20 three-pointers in that span. The Nuggets averaged 115.5 points while sweeping their two matchups with the Bucks a year ago.
Milwaukee is only two games out of third place in the Eastern Conference after a 97-92 triumph over Atlanta on Tuesday. As always, Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the charge for the young Bucks. The Greek Freak had 15 rebounds vs the Hawks and is averaging 14.3 boards over his last four home games. Five Bucks players scored in double figures against the Hawks, as Khris Middleton paced the team with 21 points.
The Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games, but they’ve been struggling on the road against good teams. In the Nuggets’ last five road games vs clubs with winning records, they’re 1-4 SU and ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Milwaukee Bucks opened as 4.5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 210.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total number of points scored.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 108-105 result in favor of the Bucks today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Denver Nuggets have seen them go 31-26 and 27-27-3 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Milwaukee Bucks are at 32-24 and 25-28-3 ATS. In OVER/UNDER totals betting, the Bucks are 28-27-1, while the Nuggets are 26-31. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Denver injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 17 (Milwaukee) and the No. 14 (Denver) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Denver Nuggets rank No. 8 in the league with 44.54 per game. That compares with Milwaukee's No. 30 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Milwaukee is the NBA's No. 28-ranked team at 8.55 treys per game, while Denver rates No. 12 with 10.91 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nikola Jokic scored 23 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Denver on Tuesday, leading the Nuggets to a 117-109 victory over San Antonio at Pepsi Center.
Khris Middleton scored 21 points leading the Bucks to a 97-92 victory over Atlanta at Bradley Center on Tuesday.
- Denver is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games
- Denver is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 11 games
- Milwaukee is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Denver home to San Antonio, Friday, February 23
Milwaukee at Toronto, Friday, February 23
