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The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday evening. The Nuggets are currently riding a hot streak, having won 10 of their last 11 games, including a 125-116 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Meanwhile, the Bucks had their four-game win streak snapped by the Houston Rockets, who beat them 100-97 on Tuesday. The Bucks will be without Pat Connaughton, who is out with a calf injury, while the Nuggets have listed Aaron Gordon as questionable with a calf injury and Jamal Murray as probable with a knee injury.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, with the Nuggets listed as 3.5-point favorites according to the latest odds. The over/under for total points scored is set at 241.5, while Russell Westbrook's over/under for total points scored is 11.5. The NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model suggest that the Nuggets have a good chance of coming out on top, but the Bucks should not be counted out. The model has simulated the game 10,000 times and is leaning Under the total, projecting 231 combined points.
Some of the top players to watch in this matchup include Nikola Jokic, who is second in the league in assists and third in both points and rebounds per game. Jokic has been a dominant force on the court, racking up 18 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists in his last outing. Jamal Murray is another key player for the Nuggets, logging 21.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. The Bucks will be looking to Giannis Antetokounmpo to lead the charge, as he has been an outstanding force in the lane as a scorer and rebounder. Antetokounmpo is second in the NBA in points and sixth in rebounds per game.
Here are some of the key stats and betting lines for the game:
- Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks odds: Nuggets -3.5, Over/Under 241.5
- Russell Westbrook over/under: 11.5 points
- Nikola Jokic stats: 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 10.4 assists per game
- Jamal Murray stats: 21.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists per game
- Giannis Antetokounmpo stats: 31 points, 12 rebounds, 60.9% field-goal percentage per game
In addition to the game preview and betting odds, there are also some attractive prop bets available for the matchup. For example, Jamal Murray is a good bet to score over 21.1 points, given his recent form and the Bucks' vulnerability against point guards. Bradley Beal is another player who could have a big game, as he has been rolling over his last three games since returning to the starting lineup. With the right bets and a little luck, fans can make the most of this exciting matchup and potentially win big.
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