Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wizards vs Bucks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Milwaukee.

  • The Wizards are currently 4-21.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (28th).
  • The Wizards are coming off a 123-114 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks host the Wizards with a record of 14-12.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 112.3 points per game.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wizards.

Wizards vs Bucks Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-680) will host the Washington Wizards (+485) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 224.5.

The Bucks (-11.5) are 14-12 and currently sit 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards, who are 4-21, are 15th in the East.

Wizards vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Saturday, December 21st
  • Betting Odds MIL -11.5, WAS +485 | MIL -680 O/U 224.5

Wizards Preview: Will the Wizards Make it Happen in Milwaukee?

On Thursday, the Wizards improved to 4-21 with a 123-114 win over the Hornets. Washington, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only got the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 237, surpassing the pre-game line of 226.

Washington’s key moment came in the 4th quarter. They went on a 15-0 run, turning an 86-82 deficit into a 97-86 lead. The Wizards closed out the game strong, outscoring Charlotte 36-28 in the final period.

Jordan Poole led the Wizards to a win over the Hornets, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate and finishing with 27 points, including 10 in the 1st quarter and 9 in the 4th. Malcolm Brogdon added 25 points, scoring 13 in the 2nd quarter, and shot 60% from deep, making 3 threes.

The Wizards connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall. Alexandre Sarr contributed 19 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter, while Corey Kispert scored 8 of his 13 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but held them to 30 points or fewer in each quarter. Washington allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 28 points in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters.

Washington limited Charlotte to 40% shooting from the field, including just 18% from three-point range, where the Hornets hit only 8 threes. The Wizards also recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Can the Bucks Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Wizards improved to 4-21 with a 123-114 win over the Hornets on Thursday. Washington, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 226.

Washington took control of the game with a 15-0 run in the 4th quarter, turning an 86-82 deficit into a 97-86 lead. They outscored the Hornets 36-28 in the final period to seal the win.

In Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, the Bucks managed just 101 points, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, scoring 33 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field. Khris Middleton added 14 points, while Brook Lopez contributed 10, hitting 2 threes at 66.7% efficiency.

Milwaukee's overall field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they connected on 10 threes at a 37% clip. Giannis was particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points, after putting up 13 in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, and allowed 34 more in the 3rd during their 124-101 loss to the Cavaliers. Milwaukee gave up 20 made threes, with Cleveland shooting 42% from deep.

The Bucks sent the Cavaliers to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 102 points per game.
  • The Bucks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Milwaukee has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.

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