The Milwaukee Bucks head to the Mile High City to face an injury-riddled Denver Nuggets group missing Nikola Jokic.
My Bucks vs. Nuggets predictions have Giannis Antetokounmpo and the surging Bucks taking care of business tonight at Ball Arena.
Read on for my NBA picks for Sunday, January 11.
Bucks vs Nuggets prediction
Bucks vs Nuggets best bet: Bucks -2.5 (-110)
The Denver Nuggets are currently a shell of themselves, missing the league’s most unstoppable force in Nikola Jokic (knee) and their primary interior backup Jonas Valanciunas (calf).
Without their anchors, the Nuggets’ league-leading offense crumbled to just 87 points in their last outing.
Conversely, the Milwaukee Bucks have a massive size advantage tonight; without Jokic to contest him, Giannis Antetokounmpo should dominate the paint at will.
Against a depleted Denver roster struggling to find its offensive rhythm, the Bucks are a steal at this narrow margin.
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Denver’s defense is historically vulnerable without Jokic and Valanciunas protecting the rim.
This leaves the paint wide open for Giannis, who is averaging 29.2 ppg and should feast on easy dunks and points at the rim.
Despite Denver's injuries, their "Over" rate is a staggering 63.2%, ensuring a high-paced, high-scoring affair.
Bucks vs Nuggets SGP
- Bucks moneyline
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 29.5 points
- Over 223
Our "from downtown" SGP: Myles High City
Giannis is the primary engine of Milwaukee's offense, averaging 5.5 assists and drawing Denver’s defense away from the perimeter.
With the Nuggs' interior defense gutted by injuries, Myles Turner should easily clear 10.5 points against a vulnerable second-string frontcourt.
Bucks vs Nuggets SGP
- Bucks moneyline
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 29.5 points
- Over 223
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 4.5 assists
- Myles Turner Over 10.5 points
Bucks vs Nuggets odds
- Spread: Bucks -2 | Nuggets +2
- Moneyline: Bucks -130 | Nuggets +110
- Over/Under: Over 232.5 | Under 232.5
Bucks vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Denver Nuggets have hit the game total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.63 Units / 24% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Bucks vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Bucks vs Nuggets
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Wisconsin, Altitude |
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