Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction and Betting Tips | Mar. 26 2025

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Colorado to face the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena. This will be their second and final meeting between the two teams this season. Their first meeting at the Fiserv Forum ended in a 121-112 win for the Bucks, who will be hopeful of a similar result. Both teams enter this intra-conference tie on the back of losses.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been a huge contributor to the Bucks, especially in the last few games, is currently under observation for a sprained foot and will be re-evaluated before the game. The Milwaukee Bucks will also be without Damian Lillard for the fixture, who is suffering from a strained calf.

On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets could be without Nikola Jokic, who similar to Giannis, will be re-evaluated before the fixture. The Colorado team will also be without their starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon, both of whom are listed as questionable and will be game time decisions. The two teams are firmly in the playoff places in their respective conference and will be hoping to climb up the rankings with a win tonight.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips, Odds, and Prediction

The match between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets is scheduled for tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. Fans can follow the fixture live from the Ball Arena on the ALT, FDSWI, and WMLW networks. Viewers online, on the other hand, can livestream the game on the FUBO TV App or by purchasing the NBA League Pass on NBA.com.

Here are the odds listed at the time of writing:

Teams	Spread	Total (o/u)	Moneyline
Milwaukee Bucks	+4.5	O225.5 (-110)	+160
Denver Nuggets	-4.5	U225.5 (-110)	-190

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip off

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks, who are currently on a five-game away stead were defeated by the Phoenix Suns in their last game. This fixture against the Nuggets will be their last game of this away run, and a win will see them return to Wisconsin with a 3-2 record. On the other hand, the Colorado franchise was defeated by the Chicago Bulls in their last game, but unlike their opponents, they have only won one of their last four games.

Despite the disparity in their current forms, the Denver Nuggets have the better record between the two with 45 wins and 28 losses compared to the Bucks' 40 wins and 31 losses. The pair is also currently vying for a higher seed in their respective conference, with the Nuggets currently sitting in third place while the Bucks occupy the fifth position in the East.

However, with the number 1 and 2 seeds in the East already clinched by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee team can only fight for the third and fourth spots. The Denver Nuggets, however, can still vie for the second spot in the West with the Colorado team currently two games behind the Houston Rockets in second.

With the season reaching its climax, this game promises to be an enthralling one as the league's two European superstars go head-to-head once again. In their previous meeting, Nikola Jokic earned a triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, it was Giannis's 28 points and 18 rebounds that ultimately made the difference as the Bucks won by 9 points on the night.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups

The Milwaukee Bucks currently have three players on their injury list at the time of writing. Damian Lillard (calf) and Jericho Sims (thumb) are both out with their respective injuries. While Giannis Antetokounmpo (sprain) is on the injury list as well, but is listed as questionable. His availability will be a game-time decision.

Positions	Starter
PG	Kevin Porter Jr.
SG	Taurean Prince
SF	Gary Trent Jr.
PF	Kyle Kuzma
C	Brook Lopez

The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, have a slightly longer injury list, with five players currently on it. DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) and Jullian Strather (Knee) are both out for the contest due to their injuries. Starters Cristian Braun (foot), Nikola Jokic (ankle), and Aaron Gordon (calf), are on the injury list as well. However, they are currently registered as probable and could make an appearance tonight.

Positions	Starter
PG	Jamal Murray
SG	Jalen Pickett
SF	Michael Porter Jr.
PF	Peyton Watson
C	Zeke Nnaji

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Betting Tips

Brook Lopez is -102 on points scored, and Giannis is -110 on points scored. On the other hand, Jamal Murray is -120 in points scored while Christian Braun is -178/-115 in assists provided and points scored.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction

The fixture between the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks will be a tough one to call, given that both teams have similar records in their last few games. However, the absence of major stars could make this contest an interesting one, especially if Giannis and Jokic are both to sit out. However, the home advantage should be enough to see the Nuggets take the win as they will be looking to take revenge for their loss in the return fixture.