The Bucks simply aren’t the identical workforce with Bobby Portis out of the lineup.
The perennial Sixth Man of the Yr candidate has quietly grow to be a key cog in how Milwaukee has remained a title contender at the same time as its roster ages round two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Portis is averaging 13.7 factors and eight.3 rebounds spanning 46 video games this season, however he’s not accessible for Milwaukee for fairly some after being suspended 25 video games for violating the phrases of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing constructive for Tramadol.
The Bucks are 3-1 since he was taken off the court docket, however that document is about as flimsy as it could possibly get.
They gained two video games on their house ground over the Warmth and Clippers – hardly the category of the NBA – by single digits.
In Washington D.C., the Bucks barely escaped with a three-point win over the league-worst Wizards.
Then, on Tuesday evening, they fell to the upstart Rockets.
Nuggets vs. Bucks odds
| Group | Unfold | Odds | Whole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -3.5 (-114) | -168 | o240.5 (-110) |
| Bucks | +3.5 (-106) | +142 | u240.5 (-110) |
Nuggets vs. Bucks prediction
In late January and early February, the Bucks imploded whereas Portis was out for private causes, dropping 5 of six video games.
Their solely win got here towards the lowly Jazz, which got here simply earlier than two of their worst losses of the season, a 13-point setback vs. the Path Blazers and 26-point blowout towards the Spurs.
On Thursday, they’ll welcome the Nuggets, who’ve hit their stride in current weeks.
Denver has gained 10 of its final 11 and 22 of their final 29.
Betting on the NBA?
For a workforce with a notoriously robust home-court benefit, a whole lot of the Nuggets’ success has come on the street.
The Nuggets’ 18-11 street document is fifth-best within the NBA heading into Wednesday.
I’m laying the factors with the totally wholesome – and higher – teamThursday evening in Milwaukee.
The play: Nuggets -3.5 (-114, FanDuel Sportsbook)
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Dylan Svoboda is a flexible author and analyst throughout many sports activities. He’s significantly educated in regards to the massive three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.
