Two of the best teams in the NBA will faceoff Friday as the Denver Nuggets (33-15) travel to Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (41-6). Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Bucks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nuggets at Bucks: Key injuries
Nuggets
- PF Paul Millsap (knee) out
- C Mason Plumlee (foot) out
- SG Gary Harris (personal) questionable
- PG Jamal Murray (ankle) out
Bucks
- PG George Hill (hamstring) out
- PF Giannis Antetokoumpo (shoulder) questionable
- PG Frank Mason (abdominal) probable
- SG Donte DiVincenzo (ankle) questionable
Nuggets at Bucks: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:50 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Bucks 121, Nuggets 107
Moneyline (ML)
As expected, the Bucks (-556) are big favorites at home against a Nuggets team that has suffered some pretty significant injuries. It also doesn’t help that the Bucks are an incredible 22-2 at home this season, best in the NBA. As good as Denver are and as much value as they present in this contest (+400), there is just no way you can bet against Milwaukee at home. We also can’t eat the chalk involved in betting the Bucks. PASS and play the spread.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The BUCKS (-10.5, -110) are double-digit favorites over the Nuggets Friday night. While Denver (+10.5, -110) has fared well against the spread of late (4-2 ATS in their last six games), it just doesn’t appear they have the ability to stop the Bucks’ No. 1 ranked offense. Look for this game to be somewhat close throughout, but for the Bucks to pull away in the fourth quarter.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this big-time matchup is set at 223.5 points. That doesn’t feel like enough points as the Bucks average 120.0 points per game. This game probably won’t reach the 230’s, but expect it to be high-scoring enough for the OVER 223.5 (-115) to hit at Fiserv Forum.
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