The Denver Nuggets'(36-17) take on the Milwaukee Bucks'(34-19) Monday with tip-off from Fiserv Forum set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nuggets lead 1-0
The Nuggets had a 3-game winning streak snapped with a 135-106 stinker Friday against the Sacramento Kings. They are 7-3 over the last 10, but just 3-6-1 ATS. C Nikola Jokic has been rock solid. His 23 points in the last game is his lowest output since Jan. 7, which covers a span of 14 games.
The Bucks shook off their struggles with a 120-84 dismantling of the Charlotte Hornets Friday. They’re still just 2-5 over the last 7 games. Home cooking is different there, though, as the Bucks are 22-6 at Fiserv. F Giannis Antetokounmpo has been laboring, though, with just 15 and 17 points in the last 2 games. He’s probable Monday with patellar tendonitis in his knee.