Bucks vs Nuggets Prediction NBA Picks 1/29/24

Denver Nuggets (31-15) vs Milwaukee Bucks (31-14)

Game Info: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)

Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -4.5 -- Over/Under:

The Milwaukee Bucks look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Denver Nuggets also look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a loss to the Cavaliers and a win over the Pelicans. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 124.4 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points and 11.7 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• Giannis Antetokounmpo ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.7) this season.
• Damian Lillard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.2%) this season.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a loss to the Knicks and a win over the 76ers. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 115.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.3 points and 12 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 20.9 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Nikola Jokic is one of only two players to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.7).
• The Nuggets rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.9%).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (11.8).
• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (94.3).

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks still struggle defensively, and the Nuggets have been a buzz saw at home dating back to last season. I could see the Nuggets rolling in this spot. With that said, you don't get the Bucks in this big of an underdog role often. In fact, since January 4 of last year, this will be just the sixth time the Bucks are underdogs of 4 or more points. You don't get these chances much. I say take advantage of it. Give me the Bucks and the free points.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.