Nuggets vs. Bucks Betting Preview (March 2, 2021)

The Nuggets continue their current road trip with a quick turnaround on Tuesday night. After beating the Bulls on Monday, Denver is traveling to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks

Let’s take a look at the different markets out there for Colorado sports bettors in our Nuggets vs. Bucks betting preview, complete with the best odds, picks, and predictions.

Nuggets vs. Bucks Betting Preview

The Nuggets are off to a strong start on their current four-game road trip to close out the first half of the season. After obliterating the Thunder in Oklahoma City, the Nuggets took care of business against Zach LaVine and the Bulls.

However, the Bucks are going to be a much tougher opponent. Giannis Antetokounmpo is somehow flying under the radar in MVP conversations, but he’s putting up insane numbers again this year. Milwaukee is on a five-game winning streak entering Tuesday.

Nuggets vs. Bucks Odds

All lines courtesy of DraftKings Colorado:

• Spread: Nuggets +7 (-110) // Bucks -7 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nuggets +225 // Bucks -275
• Total: Over 234.5 (-112) // Under 234.5 (-109)

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Bets We Like With A Nuggets Win

Jamal Murray To Score 30+ Points (+290)

This total points number is a bit high considering the fact that Jamal Murray is only averaging 21.7 points per game this year, but he’s been much better over the last couple of months than he was at the beginning of the season.

The Nuggets are only 2-5 when Murray has scored 30 or more points, but all of those losses have been by razor-thin margins. If Murray is scoring in bunches against the Bucks, it opens things up for his teammates. Despite the numbers, we still like Denver’s chances if Murray has a big game.

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Bets We Like With A Bucks Win

Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 3.5 Dunks + Bucks Win (+200)

FOX Bet Colorado is boosting the odds on this from +150 to +200. The Bucks are significant favorites in the game at -275 odds, but packaging that moneyline into this Giannis Antetokounmpo odds boost provides bettors with great value.

The two-time reigning MVP is averaging 2.9 dunks per game this year. With the Nuggets lacking a true rim protector when Nikola Jokic is on the floor, the lane should be open for Antetokounmpo to throw down a few dunks.

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Bets We Like Regardless Of Outcome

Nikola Jokic Over 10.5 Rebounds (-110)

The Nuggets are going to need Nikola Jokic to do a little bit of everything on Tuesday and that includes cleaning up inside. Jokic is averaging 11.0 rebounds per game this season and has recorded 11 or more boards in his last three games. We feel like it’s a safe bet to assume he continues that streak on Tuesday regardless of the outcome.

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Nuggets vs. Bucks Prediction, Pick

This is a matchup between some of the biggest stars in the NBA. Antetokounmpo vs. Jokic is must-see television and this game should live up to the hype. We expect this one to come down to the final few possessions.

The Pick: Take the Nuggets getting the points.