Bucks vs. Wizards Prediction
Will the Washington Wizards be able to slow down the momentum train of the Milwaukee Bucks when the two meet up tonight in D.C.?
507 Milwaukee Bucks vs. 508 Washington Wizards
Saturday, February 2, 2019
7PM ET – Capital One Arena
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Bucks are favored on the road, as they are getting odds of -7 points against the Wizards. The over/under total is listed at 228 points. The public betting for this game currently has 87 percent going on the Bucks on the road. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our NBA Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Bucks look for third straight
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off back-to-back road wins and covers over the Pistons and Raptors this week. The Bucks are 37-13 on the season, 15-9 on the road, 28-19-3 against the spread and 26-24 with the under.
Milwaukee has been one of the top offenses in the league all season. The Bucks average 117 points per game while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. They are also the league’s top rebounding team at 48.8 per game. Defensively, the Bucks allow just 107.3 points per game while limiting opponents to 43.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the team with 26.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. Khris Middleton is adding 17.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Wizards tough at home
Washington is coming off a 107-89 win at home over the Pacers. They have covered the spread in three straight home games. The Wizards are now 22-29 on the season, 15-9 at home, 23-28 against the spread and 29-22 with the over.
The Wizards have struggled defensively this season, giving up 115.3 points per game while opponents shoot 47.4 percent against them. Offensively, Washington is putting up 112.7 points per game while shooting 46.5 percent as a team. Otto Porter Jr. is questionable to play tonight due to a toe injury. Bradley Beal is leading the team with 24.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while Trevor Ariza is adding 14.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest.
NBA Betting Trends
Milwaukee
The Bucks are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six road games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 1 day of rest.
Washington
The Wizards are 8-1 against the spread in their last nine home games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Prediction:
The Wizards have played the Bucks tough already this season, picking up a 113-106 win at home on Jan. 11. The Wizards are one of the top cover teams at home this season, going 16-8 against the spread. Milwaukee certainly is one of the best teams overall in the league, but I like the Wizards to give them a game tonight. Washington has been playing some of its better basketball over the last month and not been an easy out, especially at home.
NBA Prediction: Washington Wizards +7