A cross-conference collision has the Denver Nuggets (38-20) battling against the Milwaukee Bucks (32-25) on Thursday evening. The Nuggets topped the Indiana Pacers, 125-116, on Monday. This was their 10th win in the last 11 games. Meanwhile, the Bucks had their four-game win streak halted when the Houston Rockets beat Milwaukee, 100-97, on Tuesday. Aaron Gordan (calf) is questionable and Jamal Murray (knee) is probable for the Nuggets. Pat Connaughton (calf) is out for the Bucks.

Tipoff from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is at 8 p.m. ET. Denver is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Nuggets vs. Bucks odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 241. Before locking in any Bucks vs. Nuggets picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 19 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-106 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-10 (64%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

Now, the model has simulated Nuggets vs. Bucks 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Nuggets vs. Bucks:

• Nuggets vs. Bucks spread: Denver -3.5
• Nuggets vs. Bucks over/under: 241 points
• Nuggets vs. Bucks money line: Denver -164, Milwaukee +138
• MIL: The Bucks are 26-31-1 against the spread this season 
• DEN: The Nuggets are 30-27-1 against the spread this season 
• Nuggets vs. Bucks picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Nuggets can cover

Center Nikola Jokic is a playmaker all over the court. Jokic thrives as a scorer, rebounder, and facilitator. Jokic is second in the league in assists (10.4) while being third in both points (29.2) and rebounds (12.6) per game. In his last outing, the 30-year-old racked up 18 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists. This was his 44th double-double this season. 

Guard Jamal Murray is a smooth ball-handler and shot-creator in the backcourt. Murray logs 21.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. The 28-year-old has finished with at least 34 points in two of his last four contests. In the Feb. 12 win over the Trail Blazers, Murray finished with 55 points, four rebounds, and five dimes. See which team to back at SportsLine.

Why the Bucks can cover

Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been an outstanding force in the lane as a scorer and rebounder. Antetokounmpo is second in the NBA in points (31), sixth in rebounds (12), and eighth in field-goal percentage (60.9%). In his previous outing, Antetokounmpo racked up 27 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

Guard Damian Lillard is another threat who can score from all three levels on the floor. Lillard is 12th in the NBA in points (25.5) and ninth in assists (7.4) per game. In addition, he shoots 38% from beyond the arc. On Feb. 23 against the Heat, Lillard totaled 28 points and eight assists, while knocking down five 3-pointers.   See which team to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Nuggets vs. Bucks picks

SportsLine’s model has simulated Nuggets vs. Bucks and is leaning Under the total, projecting 231 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks. 

So who wins Nuggets vs. Bucks on Thursday, and which side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Nuggets vs. Bucks spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out. 

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