The Denver Nuggets (2023) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (2021) on Wednesday night, a matchup between two recent NBA champions. Milwaukee is 40-31 and in sixth place in the East, while Denver is 45-28 on the season and in third place in the Western Conference standings. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo uncertain due to a foot injury and Nikola Jokic labeled as doubtful due to an ankle ailment, both clubs may be without their franchise mainstays. Damian Lillard (calf) is also sidelined due to blood clots.
This one will start at 9 p.m. ET from Denver’s Ball Arena, so you’ll want to pay special attention to the NBA injury report. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Nuggets are currently 6-point favorites in the most recent Nuggets vs. Bucks odds, with the over/under being posted at 222.5 points. You should check out SportsLine’s NBA predictions before making any Bucks vs. Nuggets wagers.
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Denver vs. Milwaukee is the model’s target. To view its selections, visit SportsLine. The following are a few NBA betting lines for the Bucks vs. Nuggets game:
Spread between the Nuggets and Bucks: Nuggets -6
Over/under for the Nuggets vs. Bucks: 222.5 points
Money line for the Nuggets versus. Bucks: Milwaukee +199, Denver -233
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The Nuggets’ ability to cover
Here, Jokic’s possible absence is a major concern, while Christian Braun (foot) is likely and Aaron Gordon (calf) is doubtful. The Denver Nuggets struggled from the 3-point line (11 of 36) in their 129-119 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday. DeAndre Jordan, who finished with 10 points, 17 rebounds, and seven assists, effectively replaced Jokic, however Jamal Murray did score 28 points in the defeat.
If Gordon is unable to return to the starting lineup, Peyton Watson, who finished the game with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks, will continue to be a key player. Although the previous ten meetings between these two teams have ended in a draw, Denver has a 6-4 lead against the spread over that time. Check out which team to choose here.
The Bucks’ ability to cover
In the meanwhile, Antetokounmpo was part of the lineup in Monday’s 108-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns for Milwaukee. The Bucks were thrashed 52-36 on the boards and only shot 30.8% from outside the arc and 44.6% from the field, despite the two-time NBA MVP’s 31 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in the close loss.
They have now covered in six of their previous seven road games, despite being 3-point underdogs. The Bucks will likely play with a sense of urgency on Wednesday night as they continue to pursue the Pacers for home-court advantage in a possible first-round playoff showdown. Check out which team to choose here.
How to choose between the Nuggets and the Bucks
The results of 10,000 simulations of Milwaukee vs. Denver by the model are in. In addition to forecasting 225 points, the model indicates that one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. The pick is only visible at SportsLine.
Which side of the spread hits over 60% of the time, and who wins the Bucks vs. Nuggets game? Visit SportsLine right now to find out which side of the Nuggets vs. Bucks spread you should bet on. This information comes from a model that has a 153-113 record on highly regarded NBA picks since the previous season.