Nuggets vs Bucks Free Pick, NBA Free Pick & Predictions 1/23/25

J.A. Cavalier
Jan 23
2 min read

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Nuggets vs Bucks Free Pick

Tonight’s inter-conference matchup at Fiserv Forum brings together two teams with very different identities, as the Denver Nuggets visit the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee enters as a -6.0 to -7.0 home favorite, looking to regain footing after a tough loss to Oklahoma City, while Denver arrives at 29–14 carrying one of the most efficient offenses in the league.

From an analytical standpoint, this game sets up as a contrast between style and execution. The Bucks’ offensive success is built around elite perimeter shooting and spacing, allowing them to stretch defenses and generate quick scoring runs, particularly at home. When Milwaukee is knocking down shots from deep, they’re capable of flipping games in a matter of minutes.

Denver, however, approaches games far differently. The Nuggets thrive in a controlled, methodical environment, ranking among the league’s most efficient offensive teams by prioritizing shot quality and halfcourt execution. Rather than pushing tempo, Denver is comfortable slowing the game down, valuing possessions, and forcing opponents to defend deep into the shot clock.

That clash of philosophies will likely define the flow of the game. Milwaukee will look to speed things up and leverage its shooting to create separation, while Denver aims to keep the game structured and efficient, limiting volatility. How well the Nuggets can manage pace and contest the perimeter will go a long way in determining whether the Bucks can justify their status as home favorites in this high-stakes inter-conference battle.

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This game is built to crawl. Denver plays slow, Milwaukee ranks bottom ten in pace, and both teams are comfortable grinding in the halfcourt. The Bucks have been an Under team lately, and they’re top 10 at limiting transition points, which takes away the easy buckets Denver needs on the road. Public sees star power and expects points; sharps see pace suppression and cash Unders. This one isn’t fast, it’s functional—and functional games stay under