Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Odds
Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Odds: The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win this game as per the bookmarkers and stats.
The Milwaukee Bucks (56-22) will look to continue their dominance in the East with another win when they meet the Washington Wizards (34-44) in the upcoming NBA fixture. The Bucks have looked in excellent touch in the current season. They would like to finish the regular season as the leaders of the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is currently 2 wins ahead of the second-ranked side, Boston. In the last fixture, they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 117-104.
The Washington Wizards failed to keep their play-in chances alive with the 109-118 defeat against the New York Knicks in the last game. Although this season has been a disappointing one, the Wizards will look to give a memorable game to the home fans when they host the mighty Bucks. They can also give more opportunities to rookies from the roster to build a strong squad for the next season. Washington is currently in the 11th position in the Eastern Conference.
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Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Odds: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)
The Washington Wizards will be the hosting team. They have won 2 of the last 5 home fixtures. The Wizards won against the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. The defeats came against teams like the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings. Washington has a home record of 18-20 this season.
In the last 5 home games
- The Washington Wizards have scored 119.4 points per game.
- The Washington Wizards have conceded 120.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points:1
The Milwaukee Bucks will be the visiting side. In the last 5 away fixtures, the Bucks won 4. The wins came against teams like the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and Phoenix Suns. They lost to the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks have won 25 out of 39 away games so far.
In the last 5 away games
- The Milwaukee Bucks have scored 128.2 points per game.
- The Milwaukee Bucks have conceded 120.4 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1
Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Odds: Offense and Defense Comparison
Offense
The Milwaukee Bucks are playing with an average of 117.0 points per game as of now. In shooting, they have a success rate of 47.3% in field goals, 36.5% in 3-pointers, and 74.3% in free throws. The Bucks are ranked 14 in the attack having an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 114.9.
The Washington Wizards have maintained a scoring rate of 113.0 points in the current season. They shot 48.6% from the field and 35.9% from the 3-point line. The free throw success rate stands at 78.8%. The Wizards are also rated 114.9 in the attack with a rank of 13 in the league.
Parity in Offense
Defense
The Milwaukee Bucks are giving away 113.0 points per game this season. They played with an average of 48.8 rebounds along with 6.4 steals and 5.0 blocks per game. The Bucks are the 3rd highest-ranked side in the defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 111.2.
The Washington Wizards have conceded 113.9 points per game till now. They maintained an average of 43.5 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 6.8 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 5.2. With an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 115.3, the Wizards rank 21 in the defense.
Advantage: Bucks
| Bucks | Wizards | |
| 117.0 | Points Scored | 113.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 113.0 | Points Conceded | 113.9 |
| 47.3 | Field Goal % | 48.6 |
| 36.5 | Three Point % | 35.9 |
| 74.3 | Free Throw % | 78.8 |
| 43.6 | Total Rebounds | 46.7 |
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction: Odds
Spread
- Washington Wizards: +13.5 (-110)
- Milwaukee Bucks: -13.5 (-113)
Moneyline
- Washington Wizards: +645
- Milwaukee Bucks: -900
Win Probability
- Washington Wizards: 16%
- Milwaukee Bucks: 84%
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Bucks and Wizards: Last 10 Games Stats
Milwaukee Bucks
- Win-Loss: 7-3
- Offensive Rating: 119.2
- Defensive Rating: 116.1
- Rebounding%: 52.3
- Assist%: 61.3
- Effective Goal%: 58.1
Washington Wizards
- Win-Loss: 3-7
- Offensive Rating: 114.9
- Defensive Rating: 118.2
- Rebounding%: 50.2
- Assist%: 60.6
- Effective Goal%: 55.8
Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a dominating win against the Philadelphia 76ers in the last game. They went all guns blazing right from the start. Milwaukee secured a lead of 20 points in the first half with a shooting accuracy of 67.4%. The 76ers tried to fight back in the last quarter and reduced the deficit to just 4 points. However, the Bucks regained a safe lead again and won the matchup by a margin of 13 points in the end.
Giannis Antetokounmpo looked impressive once again as he added 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists. Brook Lopez contributed 21 points with 6 rebounds.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards faced another disappointing loss when they met the New York Knicks in the last fixture. They were trailing by 5 points in the second quarter before going for a 17-2 run. It put the Wizards ahead. However, the Knicks fought back and gave no chance to the visitors throughout the remaining quarters. Washington was outscored 64-38 by New York in the paint.
Corey Kispert looked good again as he scored 29 points with 3 rebounds. Jonathan Davis scored 16 points with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats
There have been 224 regular season games between these two teams in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks have the upper hand with 129 wins, while the Washington Wizards managed to win 95 games.
If we check out the last 5 matchups, 4 games were won by the Bucks and only 1 by the Wizards. The previous meeting took place in the current season on 5 March 2023. The Milwaukee Bucks won that game with a score of 117-111.
Head-to-Head Key Highlights: Last 5 Meetings
- The Washington Wizards hosted 1 game and it was won by the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 220.6
- Average Number of Points scored by the Washington Wizards: 108.4
- Average Number of Points scored by the Milwaukee Bucks: 112.2
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 23.2 | Assists Per Game: 5.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 3.9
Kristaps Porzingis (Center)
Points Per Game: 23.2 | Rebounds Per Game:8.4 | Assists Per Game: 2.7
Rui Hachimura (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 13.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.3 | Assists Per Game: 1.2
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 31.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 11.8 | Assists Per Game: 5.6
Jrue Holiday (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 19.1 | Assists Per Game: 7.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.0
Brook Lopez (Center)
Points Per Game: 15.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.8 | Blocks Per Game: 2.5
Bucks vs Wizards Winner Prediction
- Momentum Advantage: Bucks
- H2H Advantage: Bucks
- Offensive Advantage: None
- Defensive Advantage: Bucks
- Overall: Bucks to win
It should be an easy contest for the Milwaukee Bucks. They have been a far better side than the Wizards this season. On the other hand, the Washington Wizards need to bring out their best to pose a serious threat to the Bucks.
As per the odds and stats, the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to win this fixture.