Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets 3/25/2023 Picks, Predictions and Analysis
On Saturday night, NBA TV will broadcast a game between two potential Finals contenders, as the Milwaukee Bucks visit Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets. This will be the second game of a back-to-back on the road for the Bucks, who dominated Utah in a 144-116 victory on Friday. The Bucks shot a remarkable 56 percent from the field and drained 22 of their 50 three-point attempts, with all five starters scoring in double figures. Grayson Allen led the way with 25 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 24 points and 11 assists in just 25 minutes of action. The Bucks currently hold a 2.5-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 53-20.
The Bucks are averaging 116.4 points on 47 percent FG shooting and are allowing 112.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting. PF Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.2 points and 11.9 rebounds while SG Jrue Holiday is averaging 19 points and 5 rebounds. Center Brook Lopez is the third double-digit scorer and SF Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. Milwaukee is shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the FT line. The team allows 34.8%t shooting from deep and it grabs 48.9 rebounds per game.
- Milwaukee is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 outings with the Nuggets.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games against Denver.
- The Bucks are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets 3/25/2023 Picks, Predictions and Analysis
The Denver Nuggets, who currently lead the Western Conference with a record of 49-24, will provide a tough challenge for Milwaukee. Denver has won 30 of their first 36 home games this season and is 3.5 games ahead of Memphis for the top spot in the West. In their most recent game, a 118-104 road win against the Washington Wizards, the Nuggets shot an impressive 51 percent from the field and recorded 28 assists on 42 made field goals. All-Star center Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 21 points and seven rebounds. Jamal Murray added 17 points and eight assists in the win.
The Nuggets average 116.7 points on 50.9 percent FG shooting and are allowing 112.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Center Nikola Jokic averages 24.8 points and 11.9 rebounds while PG Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 4 rebounds. PF Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and PF Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. Denver is shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc and 75.7% from the FT line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.7% shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of the Denver Nuggets’ last 8 games at home against Milwaukee.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Denver’s last 7 games with a team in the Eastern Conference.
- Denver is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets. The NBA pick for this game is the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks SF Khris Middleton (on injury management-right knee) did not play in last night’s game but is expected to suit up for this contest. Milwaukee ranks third in the league in defensive efficiency and the Nuggets rank in the middle of the pack in that category. The Bucks will win on the road predicted at 119-113.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -5.5
NBA Totals: 234.5
