Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Milwaukee Bucks when they hit take on the Washington Wizards on Saturday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Washington Wizards opened as -5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 216 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 117-105 win for the Wizards. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 17-17-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Washington Wizards are 19-20 ATS. Milwaukee is 25-12 against the points scored total betting line, while Washington is 14-25 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Milwaukee injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 17-rated Milwaukee Bucks taking on the No. 14-rated Washington Wizards in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 11-ranked offense averaging 106.54 PPG, against a Milwaukee Bucks defense that ranks No. 19 at 106.43 PPG. The Washington Wizards field goal percentage has averaged 46.08% so far, less than the Milwaukee Bucks shooters have achieved on the year, 48.58% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in a failed effort to lead the Bucks to victory (they lost 129-110 to Toronto at Bradley Center on Friday).
Bradley Beal poured in 34 points for Washington on Friday, as they defeated Memphis 102-100 at FedExForum.
- Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 17 games
- Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
- Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Washington's last 18 games
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Indiana, Monday, January 8th
Washington home to Utah, Wednesday, January 10th
