The Nuggets will play the Bucks on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks will tip-off on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets come to this game with a 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently 87.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 17-7 away team record. They now rank 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks come to the floor sporting a 9-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (121.4) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 23rd, averaging 112.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.0 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 10th in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, come to the game with a 5-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 29-15 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 18-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The Denver Nuggets face off against the Milwaukee Bucks...
In this clash of titans, the Bucks' venue is sure to be buzzing...
The Nuggets stand tall with a 29-15 overall record, while the Bucks lag behind at 18-25...
Denver dominates the Western Northwest Division with a 4-1 record...
Milwaukee struggles in the Eastern Central Division with a 5-4 record...
The Nuggets average a staggering 121.4 points per game...
The Bucks trail behind with an average of 112.2 points...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best spreads, totals, and moneylines...
We have a great sampling of prop bets below...
Best Nuggets at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -7.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +7.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 213.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 213.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Bucks
1/23/26 9:40pm EST | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Bucks
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 103.5 o -110103.5 u -115Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 110.5 o -115110.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
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AJ Green
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -14510.5 u +105Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
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Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 47.5 o -11047.5 u -120Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at MIL 1/23/26 9:40pm EST | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 31 | 15 | 0.674 | +6.0 | 12-8 | 19-7 | 4-1 | 18-8 | 120.7 | 116.2 | +4.5 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 18 | 26 | 0.409 | +18.0 | 9-12 | 9-14 | 5-4 | 14-14 | 111.9 | 115.5 | -3.6 | L2 | 4-6 |
Denver Nuggets & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +50000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 9:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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