Nuggets favored over Bucks in projected matchup

The Denver Nuggets will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, marking a matchup between two recent NBA champions. The Nuggets, who won the championship in 2023, have a record of 45-28 and are currently third in the Western Conference. The Bucks, winners in 2021, hold a record of 40-31 and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference. Both teams may be missing key players for this game. Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets is doubtful due to an ankle injury. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks is questionable with a foot injury. Additionally, Damian Lillard will not play due to blood clots. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are favored by six points in this matchup, with the total points set at 222.5. SportsLine's model has accurately predicted many outcomes and offers betting insights. It has proven successful with over $10,000 in profit for bettors over the past six seasons. In their last game, the Nuggets lost to the Chicago Bulls despite Jamal Murray scoring 28 points. DeAndre Jordan provided strong support in Jokic's absence with 10 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Bucks narrowly lost to the Phoenix Suns, with Antetokounmpo scoring 31 points. They are looking to improve their playoff positioning. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent meetings. In the past ten matchups, they have split wins but Denver has a slight edge against the spread. As the game approaches, the SportsLine model indicates a high-scoring affair, projecting 225 total points. It also makes strong predictions on which side of the spread to bet on.