The Milwaukee Bucks (21-13) are 1.5-point underdogs as they look to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (18-15) on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Fiserv Forum. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on FS-WI. The matchup’s over/under is set at 250.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -1.5 | -117 | -117 | 250.5 | -117 | -117 |
Head to Head
After the last 10 head-to-head matchups, Denver has a 6-4 record against Milwaukee. The Nuggets also have a 2-1 record against the spread when taking on the Bucks.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2021 | Bucks | Nuggets | -2.5 | 234 | -134 | 112 | Regular Season | 125-112 MIL |
| 3/9/2020 | Nuggets | Nuggets | -5.5 | 221 | -250 | 204 | Regular Season | 109-95 DEN |
| 1/31/2020 | Bucks | Bucks | -13 | 226.5 | -1181 | 686 | Regular Season | 127-115 DEN |
| 11/19/2018 | – | Bucks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 104-98 MIL |
| 11/11/2018 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 121-114 MIL |
| 4/1/2018 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 128-125 DEN |
| 2/15/2018 | – | Bucks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 134-123 DEN |
| 3/1/2017 | – | Bucks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 110-98 DEN |
| 2/3/2017 | – | Nuggets | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 121-117 DEN |
| 11/30/2015 | – | Bucks | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 92-74 MIL |
Nuggets Betting Information
- Denver has not fared well against the spread this season, posting a 14-19 record.
- The Nuggets have posted a losing record of 11-12 against the spread when the spread is -1.5 or higher.
- In 21 of 33 (63.6%) contests this season, Denver and its opponents have hit the total.
Bucks Betting Information
- Milwaukee has an even record against the spread, going 17-17 ATS.
- When they are at least 1.5-point underdogs, the Bucks have fared well, going 17-16 against the spread.
- In most of Milwaukee’s games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (20 out of 34 games, 58.8%).
Over/Under Analysis
- The Nuggets and their opponents have totaled at least 250.5 points — this matchup’s over/under — in two of 33 outings (6.1%) this season.
- Milwaukee has combined with its opponents to score at least 250.5 points in three of 34 opportunities (8.8%) this season.
- The two teams average a combined 15.4 fewer points per game (235.1) than this game’s over/under of 250.5 points.
- The Nuggets and the Bucks have seen their opponents average a combined 27.2 fewer points per game than the over/under of 250.5 set in this matchup.
- The Nuggets’ average point total in outings this year is 226.7, 23.8 points less than the total in this game.
- Bucks games this season have averaged a total of 231.8 points, 18.7 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in points, rebounds and assists. He scores 26.7 points per game while also adding 11.0 rebounds and 8.5 assists.
- Jamal Murray knocks down 2.7 threes per game to lead the Nuggets.
- Denver’s steals leader is Jokic, who averages 1.6 per game. Michael Porter Jr. leads the team averaging 1.1 blocks a game.
Bucks Leaders
- Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 29.2 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game, and 5.9 assists per game.
- Khris Middleton leads the Bucks in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 2.3 made threes per game.
- Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.8 per game and Brook Lopez is first in blocks with 1.4 per game.
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