Big Guys Battle: Nuggets vs Bucks Game Analysis
Nikola Jokić has averaged 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists in 52 games this season. He’s third in points and rebounds and second in assists. That’s a triple-double threat each night. At 30, he isn’t showing signs of slowing down. Jamal Murray is also scoring, dropping 34 points against Charlotte. Christian Braun is making a name for himself. He may only be averaging 14.9 points per game, but he’s making 57.5% of his field goals (the same as Jokić). Continue reading our Nuggets vs Bucks prediction to see which has better opportunities to win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.0 points (2nd), 12.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. He’s landing 61.0% of his shots from the field, 7th in the league. They are in 12th place in points allowed, but that’s still better than the Nuggets, who are 23rd in the league.
So, defensively, Denver is at a disadvantage. Offensively, the Bucks are also in 12th place, but here’s the kicker: the Nuggets are in 3rd. They have firepower.
Rocket Ride: Denver Nuggets Recent Scores
The Nuggets are having a great season. They had a slump at the end of January, losing three of five games, but they’ve only lost one game in their last ten, to the Lakers on Saturday, 123 to 100. The Lakers’ defense solved the Nuggets’ offensive power and kept them from scoring closer to their average of 124.2 points per game.
Rollercoaster: Milwaukee Bucks Recent Scores
Since Antetokounmpo’s return from injury, the Bucks were on a four-game winning streak before losing to the Rockets in a relatively low-scoring but close game, 100-97. In the five games before the loss, Milwaukee averaged 110.8 points per game. That’s a significant improvement over their last 10 games, in which they’re batting .500.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Score Prediction
Rebounds will be the key to this contest. Denver is the third-best at making rebounds per game (45.9) and third-best in rebounds allowed (42.1). The Bucks are similar in rebounds allowed (5th place with 45.9 per game), but they are down at 19th place in the league for the number of rebounds per game (43.9).
Another factor that could change the outcome of the game is injuries. Denver is missing Vlatko Čančar and Peyton Watson. Čančar has only played four games this season due to injury, while Watson has been out since the end of January. Neither has played for a while, so their absence won’t make a difference in this game.
Jamal Murray is listed as a game-day determination but is likely to play.
The Bucks have three players out with injuries. Pat Connaughton, Bobby Portis, and Liam Robbins.
But the biggest concern for the Milwaukee Bucks is Giannis Antetokounmpo. We won’t know until game day whether he’s playing. The Bucks will have a difficult time with Antetokounmpo in the lineup. Without him, I don’t think they have a chance.
Our prediction is that Denver’s hot streak will continue against Milwaukee. Remember to stay connected with us at PayPerHead to follow every sports league.
