Nuggets vs. Bucks Prediction and Odds: Jokic and Giannis Headline MVP-Level Clash

When Thursday night’s NBA schedule begins, fans and bettors will be treated to an inter-conference matchup between Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks! For new users at FanDuel Sportsbook, you can bet $5 and receive $150 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins!

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Ranked third in the Western Conference, Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets have won nine of their last ten on top of owning a four-game road win streak. They’re hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has led them to a 3-1 record since the All-Star break—the game tips off at 8:00 PM EST at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Let’s check out the bets for the Nuggets vs. Bucks game and also take a look at our NBA Player Props and Best Bets article for Thursday, February 27.

Nuggets vs. Bucks Betting Odds for Thursday, February 27

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick

• My Pick: Spread - Denver Nuggets 3.0 (-106) at FanDuel

The Denver Nuggets have been in excellent form lately, and they’ll test the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The Nuggets offense has been among the best in the NBA lately, and the Milwaukee Bucks will present an exciting matchup. Behind the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, count on the Nuggets to maintain their road win streak despite the intimidating duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

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Denver Nuggets Game Preview

The Denver Nuggets enter this game in excellent form, having won nine of their last ten games and recently beating the Indiana Pacers. When they face the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets will play the second game of their Eastern Conference road trip to reclaim the second seed in the West.

Over their last five games, the Denver Nuggets are averaging 126.0 points per game on 52.8% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range. They outscored their opponents over that stretch by a +8.0-point margin despite allowing them to shoot 46.2% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range.

Throughout 58 regular season games, the Denver Nuggets have posted a 30-27-1 ATS Record, ranking them 13th in the NBA. They have a 52.6% cover percentage, a +5.4 margin of victory, and a +0.9 ATS +/- this season.

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Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks stumbled into the All-Star break, but they’ve recovered since the regular season resumed. Their recent success is owed to the return of Giannis Antetokounmop into the lineup, and they’ll test their form against one of the top teams in the NBA.

Over their last five games, the Milwaukee Bucks have won in competitive matches, winning by a +3.0 margin and averaging 108.0 points per game on 46.1% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range. Their defense over that stretch has been impressive, holding teams to 103.0 points per game while limiting teams to just 11.0 made threes on 30.7% efficiency.

Over the course of 58 regular-season games, the Milwaukee Bucks have a 26-31-1 ATS Record, ranking them 21st in the NBA. They have a 45.6% cover percentage, a +1.8 margin of victory, and -1.0 ATS +/- this season.

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Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

• Denver Nuggets - Vlatko Cancar - Out (Knee) - Cancar returned to practice on February 19

• Denver Nuggets - Peyton Watson - Out (Knee) - Denver announced on February 3 that Watson will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

• Denver Nuggets - DaRon Holmes - Out for Season (Achilles) - Holmes suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and will miss the 2024-25 NBA season.

• Milwaukee Bucks - Pat Connaughton - Day to Day (Calf) - Connaughton did not play in Milwaukee’s February 25 game.

How to Watch Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks

• Teams: Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks

• Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

• Date: 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2025

• TV:  TNT, truTV, Max, NBA League Pass (Stream)