The Washington Wizards will face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Currently, the Wizards hold a record of 7 wins and 24 losses, while the Bucks stand at 14 wins and 19 losses. The two teams have split their previous matchups this season, with each claiming one victory.
In their last game, the Wizards suffered a defeat against the Phoenix Suns, losing 115-101. This loss meant they failed to cover the spread as 11-point home underdogs, although guard Tre Johnson shined with a team-high 24 points, making an impressive 9-for-12 shooting including 5-for-5 from three-point range. Over their last eight contests, Washington has evened out with a record of 4-4 straight up and has 5-3 against the spread (ATS), bringing their season total to 12-19 ATS.
On the other side, the Bucks secured a victory against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 123-113 and covering the 4-point spread as road favorites. Forward Bobby Portis led the team with 25 points, while superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 24 points and 7 assists in the win. This triumph indicates a resurgence for Milwaukee, which has now won two consecutive games and three of their last four. With a 4-1 record against the spread in their last five games, the Bucks are currently at 16-17 ATS for the season.
As per the latest odds from BetMGM Sportsbook, the moneyline for the game sits at Wizards +400 (bet $100 to win $400) and Bucks -550 (bet $550 to win $100). The spread shows the Wizards getting +10.5 (-110) while the Bucks are favored at -10.5 (-110). The over/under for total points stands at 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110).
In terms of injury updates, the Wizards will have guard Malaki Branham available, but will be missing Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert. For the Bucks, forward Taurean Prince will be out due to a neck injury.
Predictions for the game lean heavily towards the Bucks, who are expected to win with a projected score of 121 to 108 over the Wizards. Betting advice suggests placing wagers on the Bucks to cover the spread at -10.5 (-110), especially with Antetokounmpo back in form after a recent injury absence. The Bucks have shown prowess in their last games, and the Wizards’ struggles on the offensive side may hinder their performance against Milwaukee’s formidable defense. Additionally, the recommendation to bet on the under at 232.5 (-110) stems from the Bucks’ recent trend of low-scoring games.
The matchup promises to be an exciting one as the Bucks aim to continue their winning streak while the Wizards look to regain their footing.