Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/26/2021

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Friday, November 26, 2021

Venue:  Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bucks NL, Nuggets NL; Over/Under:  NL points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bucks NL, Nuggets NL; Over/Under:  NL points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bucks -3.5, Nuggets +3.5; Over/Under:  NL points

 

Milwaukee Bucks:  11-8 (2nd place, Central Division)

Denver Nuggets:  9-9 (3rd place, Northwest Division)

 

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Milwaukee Bucks:  7-3 last 10

Denver Nuggets:  5-5 last 10

 

 

 

The Bucks are coming into this game with an 11-8 record overall and they are 5-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss came against the Atlanta Hawks but they have gone on a 5 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Orlando Magic, the Magic again, and the Detroit Pistons in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo went off in that game as he led his team in points with 33 while Bobby Portis was next on the team with 28 points. Jrue Holiday also played well scoring 22 points himself. Holiday led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Portis led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 48.3% from the field, 41.7% from 3-point range, and 88.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 108.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.4 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 8-11 this season and their O/U record is 5-14.

 

 

The Nuggets are coming into this game with a 9-9 record overall and they are 7-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. Their last win came against the Portland Trail Blazers and they have gone on a 5 game losing streak since then with losses coming against the Dallas Mavericks, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls, the Phoenix Suns, and the Trail Blazers in their last game. Nikola Jokic did not play in that game due to an injury. Jeff Green led the team in points in that game with 24 while Monte Morris was next up on the team with 16 points. Will Barton led the team in assists in that game with 7 and he also led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 48.7% from the field, 45.5% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 102.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 102.6 PPG against them. The Nuggets have an ATS record of 7-11 this season and their O/U record is 7-11.

 

 

The Bucks are coming into this game as a 3.5 point favorite with the current betting odds according to the bookmakers. The Bucks have been playing really well in their recent games with 5 straight wins while the Nuggets have not been playing well with 5 straight losses coming into this one. The Nuggets have some injuries to some key players as well and that has been affecting their play on the court. The best bet to place in this game is on the Bucks to cover the spread here as they are playing much better right now and are the healthier team.

 

Bucks Nuggets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, November 26, 2021 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 112 Nuggets 104.

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Milwaukee Bucks: 1001-1059 ATS in all games. 361-374 ATS as a road underdog. 152-167 ATS in November games. 71-95 ATS against Northwest division opponents.

Denver Nuggets: 1034-1016 ATS in all games. 162-159 ATS as a home underdog. 518-494 ATS in home games. 146-129 ATS against Central division opponents.

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks:  S. Ojeleye (PF) Ques Fri - Calf injury. D. DiVincenzo (SG) Out indefinitely - Foot injury.

Denver Nuggets:  P. Dozier (SG) out for season - Knee injury. N. Hyland (PG) Ques Fri - Ankle injury. N. Jokic (C) Ques Fri - Wrist injury. M. Porter Jr. (PF) Out indefinitely - Back injury. V. Cancar (SF) Out indefinitely - Hip injury. J. Murray (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee injury.

 

 

 

"It's good to play a team again and have that look and feel. Our guys played well tonight, executed on both ends, including coming out in the third quarter. A lot of good stuff tonight for us." - Mike Budenholzer on his team’s win against the Magic on Monday night.

 

 

"I just want to say congratulations on a historic season and Robin Fraser, the head coach, has done an amazing job in a short period of time. The Rapids don't get the attention and credit they deserve and I just wanted to show they have the support of the Denver Nuggets." - Michael Malone after his team’s loss against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

 

 

 

PG     Jrue Holiday

SG     Grayson Allen

SF     Khris Middleton

PF     Giannis Antetokounmpo

C     Bobby Portis

 

PG    Monte Morris

SG    Will Barton

SF     Aaron Gordon

PF    Jeff Green

C     JaMychal Green

 

 

PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (27.2)

APG: G. Antetokounmpo (5.9)

Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.7)

 

PPG: N. Jokic (26.4)

APG: N. Jokic (6.4)

Reb/G: N. Jokic (13.6)

 

Coaches:

Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (4th season)

Denver Nuggets: Michael Malone (7th season)