A cross-conference matchup has the Denver Nuggets (36-17) and the Milwaukee Bucks (34-19) linking up on Monday at 8 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists Denver as the 1-point favorite, while the over/under is 229.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Denver center Nikola Jokic is a force. Jokic piles up rebounds with no problem while being able to score from all over the floor. The six-time All-Star is fourth in the league in both rebounds (12.2) and assists (9) with 26.2 points per game. On Feb. 8 against the Lakers, Jokic finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.

The model also knows Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the league's best all-around players. Antetokounmpo powers finish contact and thrives around the rim. The 29-year-old ranks third in the league in scoring (30.7) and sixth in rebounds (11.2). On Feb. 6, Antetokounmpo totaled 34 points, 10 boards and six assists.

The model has simulated Nuggets vs. Bucks 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time!

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