Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks odds and best bet

The Denver Nuggets have won four in a row and continue to be a marvel as they win games due to the brilliance of center Nikola Jokic. There was supposed to be some anti-"Joker" backlash this season after last year's MVP campaign, but he is probably more worthy of the award this year. He is keeping the team afloat and then some.

Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA MVP the two seasons prior to Jokic and remains one of the most dominant players in the league. These two players could not be a greater contrast in style, though. The Bucks have dealt with injuries all season long, but they are pretty whole right now. They have won four of their last five games.

This game is taking place at the same time as 49ers vs. Rams, so you are free to switch back and forth. I suppose it is good that the Packers were eliminated last week so the local folk can enjoy their defending NBA champions against one of the best players in the world without distraction. 

Milwaukee was -6.5 and won by 11 points at Denver back in November.

Game Info

Denver Nuggets (27-21) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (31-20)
Sunday, January 30, 2022
7 p.m. ET
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bally Sports Wisconsin

Betting Odds 

Spread: Nuggets +6.5 (-110), Bucks -6.5 (-110)
Total: 227.5
Moneyline: Nuggets +228, Bucks -276

Best Bet

Bucks -6.5

I am a big fan of Jokic and his versatile game, but the Bucks are a tough matchup for the Nuggets. They can put Bobby Portis on him, and he is an active and aggressive defender who will bring down his efficiency. That and the Bucks have so much more depth than the Nuggets eventually comes through. Jokic actually missed the game the first time these teams played. Of course, having him is everything for Denver, but he is not going to change the outcome on Sunday. 

Grayson Allen over 2.5 three-pointers (+140)

I think Allen might have finally shed his Public Enemy No. 1 label, which was well-earned at Duke. On this Bucks team, he fits in nicely as an outside shooter who creates space for Giannis, Khris Middleton and others. Over the last eight games, he has made 3+ three-pointers four times. That and this nice payoff makes this a nice value prop for this game featuring a couple of the game's biggest stars.