| Date: |
Monday, February 8, 2021 |
| Time: |
9:30 PM ET |
| Location: |
Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado |
| TV Coverage: |
NBATV |
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds
| Team |
SP/RL |
TOTAL |
ML |
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
-3.5 (-111) |
229.5 o (-110) |
-154 |
Place Bets |
| Denver Nuggets |
+3.5 (-111) |
229.5 u (-110) |
+130 |
| Place Bets |
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets CashBet Wagering Analysis
The Denver Nuggets have been slumping for their past two games while the Milwaukee Bucks are bringing their four-game winning streak at the Pepsi Center. Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokuonmpo should cancel each other out. With better depth and rotation, the Bucks have an advantage over the Nuggets.
The Greek Freak Getting in Rhythm
The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star and reigning MVP Giannis Antetokuonmpo has been out of the MVP conversation to start the year. Now that the Bucks are surging once again, his name could sneak in very soon if this keeps up. His free throws have been improving and all of their last four wins were at least an 18-point blowout. Brian Forbes and Bobby Portis have been very helpful coming off the bench and both players are worthy starters in other teams. Their presence has been the Bucks’ main advantage as Antetokuonmpo and Middleton get some rest. Jrue Holiday has been adjusting well to the Bucks system and runs them smoothly as compared to their early season.
Nuggets Roller Coaster Ride
The Denver Nuggets’ ups and downs are in streaks. After a convincing five-game winning streak, they have lost three of their last four matches. Their last two losses were against the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers and the latest were with the fiery Sacramento Kings. The team is still feeling the loss of key players Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee through free agency and the lack of big man depth bloated Jokic’ numbers. A mid-season signing or even trade is in the rumor mill. Jamal Murray was expected to have a breakout season but he has been very subpar as compared to his playoff heroics.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head with Spread
The Milwaukee Bucks big men have enough depth to give Nikola Jokic different looks from different defenders. This should be the key to success for the Bucks while the Nuggets will need to find a spark plug from the bench. Jokic cannot do 50 points per night and lift the team and it is evident that they lost to the Kings despite the phenomenal performance.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets CashBet Free Pick
Having a home-court advantage and being in the mountains can be an advantage for the Denver Nuggets but Milwaukee Bucks are bent on reclaiming their best record in the NBA Eastern Conference. Expect a tough fight but the Bucks should be coming out on top with the score around 117-112.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets CashBet Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks
