The Bucks will play the Nuggets on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:11 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 Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Sunday, January 11th, 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 Milwaukee Bucks come to this game with a 87.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 96.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 8-12 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 10-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 23rd (113.1) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 1st, averaging 123.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.3 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 17th in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 9th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 5-4 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 4-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 17-21 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 25-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Milwaukee Bucks be takin' on the Denver Nuggets...get ready for a showdown of epic proportions at the Nuggets' venue!
The Bucks be standin' at 17-21 overall...while the Nuggets be holdin' a 25-13 record for the season. (Arrr!)
Milwaukee be boastin' a 5-4 division record...as the Nuggets be holdin' a 4-1 division record. (Shiver me timbers!)
The Bucks be averagin' 113.1 points per game...while the Nuggets be scorin' an impressive 123.1 points per game.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game.
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so gather yer crew and get ready for an evening of NBA action!
Best Bucks at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -6.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +6.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Nuggets
1/11/26 8:11pm EST | -6.5 -102+6.5 -118 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +6.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -6.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Bucks
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/11/26 8:11pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 8.5 o -1508.5 u +110Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
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DaRon Holmes II
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -118Bet |
Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Hunter Tyson
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 10.5 o -14010.5 u +105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 16.5 o -14516.5 u +105Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
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Myles Turner
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Zeke Nnaji
Points Scored
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 44.5 o -12044.5 u -110Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DEN 1/11/26 8:11pm EST | 40.5 o -11840.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 15-11 | 20-9 | 4-2 | 20-9 | 120.4 | 116.3 | +4.1 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Denver Nuggets 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.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +550 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets 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 Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at 8:11 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets 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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