The Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs. Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Bucks won 32 games last season and begin the Taylor Jenkins era. The Bucks haven’t missed the playoffs in two straight seasons since 2011-12.
Obviously, the Bucks made the toughest deal in the league by trading away Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. They received a solid haul in Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, and Jaime Jaquez Jr., but it’s never easy sending away one of the best players in the history of the game. The Bucks are a lot younger, athletic, and have upside, but expectations have significantly dropped for this season. How quickly the new guys fit in will determine what this season looks like. There’s also a chance the Bucks sell at the deadline. The Bucks are in full rebuild mode and have their eyes on the future.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Wizards have won less than 20 games in each of their last three seasons and enter year four under coach Brian Keefe. The Wizards have made the playoffs once since the 2018-19 season.
There’s hope with the Wizards for once, given the additions of Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and the drafting of first overall pick AJ Dybantsa. The star power and playmaking ability drastically improve this team and give the franchise something to work with. This season should mark clear progress in wins and development. However, Young and Davis have to stay healthy and committed to the young guys for this thing to work. Two veterans who want to win likely aren’t excited about spending a year or two being mentors. If everything goes well, the Wizards could be a playoff team, but there are question marks.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last 10 games.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Wizards’ last nine games.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 18 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have won four of their last five road openers as underdogs.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last four games at Capital One Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight home openers as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight road openers against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Wizards vs Bucks Injury Report
The Wizards will be without Tristan Vukcevic, AJ Dybantsa, and Jamir Watkins.
Nate Ament is probable for the Bucks despite an ankle sprain.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction
I understand the Wizards have star power now, and everybody expects them to make a leap. However, no Dybantsa does tamper this season opener a bit. Also, the Bucks may not have their superstar anymore, but they got a solid haul of several guys who are legit rotation players. The Bucks probably won’t be as bad as people think. It’s also still weird seeing the Wizards in the favorite role. You have to show me something, baby, before laying this number. Give me the points with the Bucks on the road.