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The Bucks vs Nuggets Odds Don't Believe The Milwaukee Hype Just Yet
The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets in a potential NBA Finals matchup.
While both teams have 32 wins, the Bucks bravely decided to fire Adrian Griffin as head coach despite being one of the best teams in the East.
While Griffin was doing well as a coach, the rumor was that the players didn’t connect with Griffin. Therefore, the Bucks went with TV analyst Doc Rivers to be the team’s next head coach.
Rivers has a Championship ring and plenty of experience winning games. That’s ultimately why he was given the job. They love his experience, and Milwaukee knows he will connect with the team better.
Therefore, the Bucks are headed to Denver with a totally different head coach. It might take some time to adjust for the players. Giannis Antetokounmpo is even listed as questionable heading into the game. But eventually, it’ll be for the good.
That said, the Nuggets are -4.5 (-110) against the Bucks. Meanwhile, the total is at 240.5, with oddsmakers expecting a reasonably high-scoring game.
Take a look at the Bucks vs Nuggets odds for this Monday night game between two of the best teams in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets 
Date, time:
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Streaming: Live Sports Stream
Bucks vs Nuggets Odds & Trends
While the Bucks and Nuggets have winning records, neither team is good against the spread.
The Bucks have gone 18-27-1 against the spread this season, while the Nuggets have covered just 19 games, going 19-27-1.
However, the Bucks are much better at hitting the Over, nailing the Over in 28 of 46 games. On the other hand, the Nuggets have hit the Under in 29 of 47 games.
The Bucks are also just 11-9 on the road, while the Nuggets have gone 18-4 at home. That’s one of the many reasons the Nuggets are favorites in this game.
New Injury For Giannis
It seems like Giannis Antetokounmpo is always on the injury report. However, he’s on the injury report this time for an entirely different reason. This time, it’s due to an illness, which means there’s a real likelihood that he could miss this game.
It’s more likely that he will be a game-time decision, but even if he’s feeling ill, it’s probably not the best idea to trust Giannis in this game.
It’s currently unclear what illness Giannis has. However, it sounds more like a cold that has developed. Either way, at least it’s not a significant injury. It’s an illness that he’ll eventually get over.
Is Nikola Jokic The Favorite To Win MVP?
Joel Embiid dodged Nikola Jokic again in Denver, Colorado. Embiid and the 76ers traveled to Colorado to take on the Denver Nuggets on the 27th.
However, Embiid stayed out with an injury and didn’t face Jokic in what would’ve been another exciting matchup between the two.
Embiid stays dodging Jokic in Denver, and the fans have had enough. But so has the NBA. The NBA put in a rule to ensure that the MVP plays enough games to qualify for the MVP Award.
Embiid is dangerously close to missing enough games to not be able to win the award. If that’s the case, Nikola Jokic would become the favorite to win the MVP award. He’s in competition against Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the MVP.
While Embiid has been the best player in the NBA statistically, he’s ultimately not going to play enough to get the award.
How Good Is Milwaukee’s Offense?
We’re going to believe that Giannis will play in tonight’s game. The Bucks have scored 121.2 points per 100 possessions and have shot a 57.7% effective field goal percentage.
Those are both top-five rates in the NBA offensively. On top of that, the Bucks have only turned the ball over 12.5% and have got to the foul line at the third-best rate in the NBA.
Milwaukee won’t dominate the offensive glass. However, the Bucks don’t need to worry about the Nuggets earning many turnovers. Denver has only forced 12.4% of turnovers on defense this season. Still, the Nuggets should be solid on the defensive glass, with the Bucks hauling in just 25.1% of offensive rebounds that’s an area where Denver can succeed.
The Nuggets have also held opponents to 115 points per 100 possessions and a 53.7% effective field goal percentage. Those are above-average numbers. However, the Bucks should still see the foul line at a high rate and will get quality looks throughout the game.
On the other hand, the Nuggets are also a top-ten offense in the NBA. Denver has added 119.3 points per 100 possessions with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. Like Milwaukee, the Nuggets won’t have to worry about turnovers, with the Bucks earning only 11.5% of turnovers per game this season.
The difference is Denver won’t get to the foul line like Milwaukee. The Nuggets have an 18 free throw rate, which ranks 27th in the NBA offensively. That’s not entirely good.
Denver has earned 29.4% of offensive rebounds. While the Nuggets might not get to the foul line at a high rate, they’ll earn more offensive rebounds and second chances.
With the Bucks allowing 117.4 points per 100 possessions, the Nuggets should also put together a solid offensive performance in this game.
Assuming Giannis is in the NBA starting lineups and off the NBA injury report, our NBA predictions like the Over 240.5 after looking through the Bucks vs Nuggets odds.
