Nuggets vs. Bucks NBA Rivals Week 2026 Prediction, Odds, Picks

The Denver Nuggets head to the Fiserv Forum looking to extend their five-game road streak as they head into the game Milwaukee Bucks in Friday night’s match. Milwaukee enters as the home favoritebut the numbers, the newer form and match data indicates Denver comes out victorious, according to DraftKings.

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks odds

Denver Nuggets: +6.5 (-115)

Milwaukee Bucks: -6.5 (-105)

Over: 218.5 (-111)

Under: 218.5 (-111)

Key Injuries for Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Denver has several players listed as day-to-day, including Nikola Jokić, who deals with hyperextension of the left knee. Christian Brown and Cameron Johnson are also on the day-to-day list, though neither has significantly changed Denver’s recent production.

Milwaukee didn’t enter the matchup with any major new injury marks affecting its core rotation. Myles Turner is listed as day-to-day, while Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr. are out for now.

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends

Denver is 26-19 against the spread this season and a perfect 4-0 ATS when listed as an underdog of 6.5 points or more. The Nuggets are also 5-0 ATS in their last five road games and 7-3 straight up in their last 10 contests.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee is 19-24 ATS overall and just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Denver has won six of the last 10 meetings between them and has already beaten Milwaukee once this month.

Keys to the Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup

Denver’s offensive efficiency is the decisive advantage in this matchup. The Nuggets rank second in the league in points scored and first in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Milwaukee’s defense ranks in the middle of the league in most efficiency metrics and struggles to contain elite shot-making teams. Milwaukee relies heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo to create offense, but Denver’s ability to score in all four quarters limits the Bucks’ margin for error.

The Nuggets also have a marked advantage in shooting efficiency, especially from beyond the arc, where Milwaukee ranks near the bottom of the league in opponent three-point percentage allowed.

Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Picks

Denver has consistently exceeded expectations as an underdog on the road, while Milwaukee has struggled to separate itself from teams at home. With Denver’s offensive profile and Milwaukee’s defensive inconsistencies, the Nuggets should be able to stay in range and push the total higher than the posted number.

Pick Against the Spread: Denver Nuggets +6.5

More/Less Picks: More than 218.5

Final Score Prediction: Nuggets 119, Bucks 110