Nuggets vs Bucks Thursday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Denver Nuggets hit the road for a showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Both teams have won four of their last five games entering this matchup, which is an encouraging sign that this battle will be highly competitive. Expect a dogfight, with each team looking to see how they stack up against one of the top contenders from the opposing conference.
Nuggets vs. Bucks
- Location: Fiserv Forum
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max
- Spread: Nuggets -3.5 | Total: 240.5
- Moneyline: Nuggets -168 | Bucks +142
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Nuggets vs. Bucks Best Bet: Bucks ML +142
The Bucks enter this matchup as the underdogs on their home floor despite finding their groove as of late. However, against a Nuggets team that has won nine of their last 10, it’s easy to see why bettors favor Denver in this matchup. Despite that, the Bucks have emphasized protecting their home court this season with a record of 19-9 at Fiserv Forum Arena. Meanwhile, Michael Malone’s squad enters with an 18-11 record on the road. With the home and away teams fairly matched, this game could go down to the wire, but I’ll take the odds the home underdog defends their home court.
Nuggets vs. Bucks Best Total Bet: Under 240.5
Denver enters this game ranked in the top three in points per game, averaging 121.3 per matchup. On the flip side, Milwaukee follows just behind, averaging 113.9 points per game. Each squad has the firepower to score at a high level, but even then, overcoming the 240.5-point set total is a tall task. Assuming the trend stays close to the same for each team, a final score of 121-117 seems like a realistic outcome.
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Nuggets Best Player Bet: Jamal Murray 3+ Threes Made
Jamal Murray heads into this battle, averaging 21.1 points per game on the season. The versatile scorer can be a threat to an opposing defense from any spot on the floor. As of late, the playmaker has done most of his damage from beyond the arc. With 3+ threes in each of his last four games and five of his previous six, the Kentucky product seems poised to carry his hot shooting into a big-time showdown between two contending teams.
Bucks Best Player Bet: Damian Lillard 30+ Points Scored +215
Damian Lillard is averaging 25.5 points per game on the season, and he’s proved to be the second scoring option that Milwaukee hoped he could be alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star guard has the ability to explode for 30+ points on any given night, and with the Nuggets’ focus likely set on slowing down the Greek Freak, Lillard will likely have the opportunity to be aggressive on offense in tonight’s battle.
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