The Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards meet Monday 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 Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Knicks, beat the Nets, and they play the Pistons next. The Bucks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 117.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.9 points and 10.9 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.9 points and 4.1 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pacers, beat the Hawks, and they play the 76ers next. The Wizards have lost 21 of their last 24 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.5 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 127.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 19.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 17.8 points and 3.3 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The home team has won seven of the Wizards’ last eight games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Wizards have lost 20 of their last 21 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have won each of their last 13 Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
- C.J. McCollum is one of only four players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- AJ Green ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (49.3%) 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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (127.7).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-15.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (41.0%).
Wizards vs Bucks Injury Report
The Wizards are without Sharife Cooper, Tre Johnson, and Corey Kispert. Alex Sarr is questionable.
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with a struggling Bucks team, but this has more to do with the Wizards than anything. The Wizards are trash SU and ATS, as they’re 5-13 ATS on the year. Only the Cavs and Clippers have a worse cover percentage. The Bucks have covered 7 of their last 8 games as a double-digit favorite. In the two games this season where the Bucks were double-digit favorites, they’ve won by an average of 15 points. One of those games came against the Wizards. I have little use for the Wizards, and there’s a chance their best player won’t be available. Give me the Bucks in a blowout.