Denver Nuggets Host Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Odds and Picks on ESPN ( February 8 2021)

Nuggets Host Bucks on NBA TV Monday

Following a slow start, the Nuggets are out of the ditch. Denver is showing the ability that impressed gamblers during the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Center Nikola Jokic has emerged as a dominant big man. Jokic triggers a Nuggets offense that is one of the best in the NBA. Milwaukee is also in better form after a slow start. Consider the Bucks have been one of the best values in NBA betting for the past three seasons. Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo are a much bigger brand these days. That has made their value on the board harder to maintain.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Betting Information

Date and Time:Monday, February 8, 2021, 9:30 p.m. ET
Location:Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Bucks at Nuggets TV Coverage:NBA TV
Bucks at Nuggets Odds at SBG Sportsbook:
TeamSpreadTotalML
Bucks-4 (-110)234 (-110)-185
Nuggets+4 (-110)234 (-110)+160
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Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets SBG Odds Overview

Once upon a time, the Nuggets were ignored for offshore betting action. Nikola Jokic has transformed Denver into an attractive gambling choice. Winning home teams are always a favorite of the masses. By contrast, power road teams are a preferred choice of sharps. That is because the price is much more favorable in that situation.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview

Late on, the Bucks covered four in a row. Only one of their last six games stayed under the total. Milwaukee is 15-8 straight up, 12-11 against the spread, and 13-9 over the total. Overall, the Bucks are 2nd for scoring offense and 13th for points allowed. Giannis leads with 27.1 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. The Greek Freak has scored 21 or more points in four of his last five outings. So too, has the added 11 or more rebounds in four of those five matchups.

Denver Nuggets Team Overview

Denver is 12-10 straight up, 10-12 vs. the odds, and 16-6 over the total. To summarize, the Nuggets rank 3rd for scoring offense and 17th for points allowed. Following five straight payouts, Denver hasn’t covered in three of their last four. Three of their previous four games cleared the total. Jokic leads the Nuggets with 27.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game.

Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets Betting Trends

  • Denver is 20-21-2 against the spread at home
  • The Nuggets are 13-16-3 vs. the line against Eastern Conference teams
  • Denver is 22-20-1 over the total at Ball Arena
  • The Nuggets are 16-15-1 to the over against the Eastern Conference
  • Milwaukee is 22-23 against the spread on the road
  • The Bucks are 14-21 on the board against Western Conference teams
  • Milwaukee is 20-23-2 to the under on the road
  • The Bucks are 20-15 over the total vs. the Western Conference

Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets Head-to-Head vs. Spread

  • Milwaukee has covered three of their last five against Denver
  • Four of the last six in this series went over the total
  • The Bucks have paid in two of their last three visits to Denver
  • Five of the last six between these teams at Denver cleared the total

Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets SBG Free Pick

In this situation, the Bucks are in fine NBA betting form. Of major concern is the Denver defense. So far, the Nuggets haven’t consistently applied themselves defensively. As mentioned earlier, the Bucks have had the better in this series.

Bucks at Nuggets SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.

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