Nuggets vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 11, 2026, 3:00PM
The Denver Nuggets will take on the favoured Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets are aiming to beat a Bucks line-up that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Nuggets vs Bucks game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Denver vs Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 68% chance of winning against the Nuggets at Ball Arena.
Nuggets vs Bucks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Nuggets $2.80, Bucks $1.45
- Line: Nuggets +6 ($1.95), Bucks -6 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Nuggets at $2.80 and the Bucks at $1.45.
The Nuggets are 6-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bucks (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Nuggets (+6) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 218.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Nuggets vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $1.45 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets +6 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 218.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Nuggets vs Bucks best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Nuggets vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Nuggets vs Bucks at Ball Arena on Monday is the Bucks winning 112-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Denver vs Milwaukee game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Nuggets vs Bucks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Denver vs Milwaukee game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Nuggets vs Bucks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Nuggets and Bucks at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Monday 12 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Denver vs Milwaukee predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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