Milwaukee Bucks (32-14) vs. Denver Nuggets (32-15)
January 29, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -4.5; Over/Under: +242
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The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Nuggets Prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in fine form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Pelicans in a 141-117 win on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 30 points, 12 rebounds and four assists on 11 of 16 shooting, Damian Lillard added 26 points with nine assists while Brook Lopez chipped in with 24 points on eight of 11 shooting. As a team, the Bucks shot 56 percent from the field and 20 of 45 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 75 points in the first half and just didn’t take their foot off the gas until they led by 34 points.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts
- The Bucks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in fine form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after beating the 76ers in a 111-105 win on Saturday. Nikola Jokic led the team with 26 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists, Jamal Murray added 23 points with seven assists while Michael Porter Jr chipped in with 20 points. As a team, the Nuggets shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they traded with the 76ers in a close contest all the way until late in the fourth quarter where the Nuggets were able to go on a crucial 7-0 run to come away with the gritty home win.
Denver Nuggets Team Facts
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 15 Monday games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bucks vs Nuggets Prediction
The Bucks are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum and they looked great in their dominant win over the Pelicans on Saturday, while the Nuggets have cotinued their solid play and they were clutch when it mattered in their gritty win over the 76ers. These two squads have yet to meet this season and it’s hard to split them at the moment, but the Nuggets have been playing well, they’re healthy and they are a solid 18-4 at home this season. Give me the Nuggets to get the win and cover in a close win at home.
