| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-15 | 18-25 |
| Spread | +6.5 -115 | -6.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 218.5 (-112) | Under 218.5 (-108) |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Lakers, beat the Wizards, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Nuggets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.4 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 26 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Thunder, beat the Hawks, and they play the Mavs next. The Bucks have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.2 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won four of their last five home games against the Nuggets following a home loss.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last three games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last six games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bucks’ last 10 home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Nuggets’ last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- AJ Green ranks 10th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.7%) this season.
- Ryan Rollins ranks 12th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Aaron Gordon is one of only eight players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.1).
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (492) this season.
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.7%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.7%).
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr.
Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun, and Tamar Bates are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Nuggets are underdogs because of their injury report and the fact they played last night. However, the Nuggets keep finding ways to win, and they’re on the road where they’re 18-7 SU. The Bucks keep losing games and are 19-24 ATS on the season. The Bucks are also 9-11 SU at home. Since November 1, the Bucks are 3-6 ATS when favorites of 5 or more points. Since December 1, the Bucks are 2-3 SU when favorites of 5 or more points. The Nuggets just beat the Bucks a couple of weeks ago as 6-point underdogs. I’ll grab the points with Denver on the road.