The Washington Wizards travel to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have shown signs of life lately as they’ve won four of their last nine games overall, but they are coming off another loss after falling to the Suns in a 115-101 defeat on Monday. Tre Johnson led the team with 24 points on nine of 14 shooting, CJ McCollum added 17 points with four assists while Bilal Coulibaly chipped in with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. As a team, the Wizards shot 46 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line as they really fought hard to stay within striking distance despite allowing 39 points in the second quarter. Until they went cold and scored just eight points in the final 6:55 to allow the Suns to pull away.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to turn things around as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be looking to keep it going after running past the Hornets in a 123-113 road win on Monday. Bobby Portis led the team with 25 points on eight of 12 shooting off the bench, Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 24 points with seven assists on 11 of 16 shooting, Mylers Turner scored 23 points while Kevin Porter Jr tallied 15 points with 11 assists. As a team, the Bucks shot 52 percent from the field and 16 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Hornets early on and allowed 40 points in the second quarter to tall behind by 12 points. Before they flipped the script and dominated the second half by 60-47 to make it look easy in the end.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 night games following a home loss.
- The Bucks have won 10 of their last 11 home games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games following a road win.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Bucks have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games following a win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Bucks following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.3%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.0) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only six players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.7).
Bucks vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are still missing some players with Corey Kispert, Cam Whitmore and Kyshawn George ruled out, while the Bucks are only missing Taurean Prince who is out indefinitely. These teams have already met twice this season, with each side winning a game at home, but it’s the Bucks who open as heavy favorites once again despite losing the last meeting by 129-126 back on Dec. 1. The Wizards have been playing much better lately, but that’s not really why I’m taking them with the points in this one. The Bucks are starting to turn things around, and they are almost fully healthy, but I don’t feel comfortable laying this many points until we see more consistency from them. Give me the Wizards with the points to keep this one somewhat close at the end.