Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets face off tonight. Will Giannis and the Bucks shine tonight or will it be Jokic and the Nuggets? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - January 29, 2024, 4:16 PM EST
5 minMilwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets will meet from the Mile High City on Monday night.
Bucks vs. Nuggets DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: January 29, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Bucks vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Bucks +3.5 (+100), Nuggets -3.5 (-115)
- Total Odds: O/U 238.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Bucks (+148), Nuggets (-158)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Bucks enter this game with a 32-14 record.
That record is good for second-best in the Eastern Conference.
The Bucks have been playing well lately, winning seven out of their last ten games.
Tonight will be the debut of head coach Doc Rivers.
This was a move that most did not see coming, as former head coach Adrian Griffin had been doing a good job from the outside.
Internally, there were clearly more issues than we know, and the decision was made to fire Griffin last week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the star of this team, averaging 31.0 points per game and 11.7 rebounds.
Dame Lillard has been great for the Bucks, adding 25.3 points and 6.8 assists, which earned him his first all-star starting appearance.
Veteran Khris Middleton has been good for the Bucks with 14.9 points and 4.3 rebounds.
The Bucks offense has averaged 124.4 points per game.
Denver begins play with a 32-15 record.
The Nuggets won seven of their last ten games, including a win over a shorthanded Sixers team on Saturday Night.
Denver holds the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference as they aim to win their second consecutive championship.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 26.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 8.9 assists.
Jamal Murray has delivered at a high level this year with 20.9 points and 6.5 assists.
Michael Porter Jr. has added 16.0 points per game and 7.0 rebounds.
The Denver offense has averaged 115.1 points per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Pick
Denver has been one of the best home teams in basketball this season (18-4).
Meanwhile, the Bucks have been mediocre on the road at 11-9.
Denver is the much better defensive team, and that will be the difference in this game tonight.
Let’s stay hot on the hardwood!
Pick: Denver Nuggets -3.5 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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