The Denver Nuggets (30-15) and Milwaukee Bucks (18-25) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Bucks are 6.5-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread (Bucks -6.5), with the over/under set at 216.5 total points. Milwaukee is a -245 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Denver is +200 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 23.
Nuggets vs Bucks Prediction, Picks
- Nuggets vs Bucks pick: Bucks Moneyline / A.J. Green 10+ Points (+110)
My Bucks vs. Nuggets best bet is a same game parlay combining Milwaukee moneyline and AJ Green to score 10+ points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Bucks Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -102 | 216.5 -112o / -108u | +200 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -118 | 216.5 -112o / -108u | -245 |
Nuggets vs Bucks NBA Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Denver enters the game with a 30-15 record, which places them third in the Western Conference.
The Nuggets continue to play without their superstar Nikola Jokic, who leads the team with 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11.0 assists.
The Bucks have struggled this season, posting an 18-25 record. Rumors continue to swirl about Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded, which only escalated after Giannis voiced his displeasure after the Bucks' loss on Wednesday.
Antetokounmpo leads the team with 28.2 points and 9.9 rebounds.
Nuggets vs Bucks Predictions, Betting Analysis
Bucks Moneyline
I know Milwaukee has struggled lately, but they are in a strong spot at home tonight. Doc Rivers' team will be able to take advantage of the shorthanded Nuggets, who are on the second game of a back-to-back.
Denver will likely be without three starters tonight and will have multiple other key players listed as game-time decisions.
A.J. Green 10+ Points
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
AJ Green has seen an increase in minutes per game in January, averaging 32.1 across the month. He has also averaged 10.8 points per game, and cashed this prop in six of his last eight games.
Our Action Pro Report projects 13.3 points for the Milwaukee guard.
Nuggets vs Bucks Parlay Picks
- Bucks Moneyline
- A.J. Green 10+ Points
Parlay Payout: +110
Spread
No play on the spread.
Moneyline
I like the Bucks to win outright.
Over/Under
No play on the over/under either.
Bucks vs Nuggets Betting Trends
