Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Predictions and Betting Tips 1 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
NLB Staff
30.11.2024 00:26
Bucks vs Wizards Prediction
Heading into this game, Milwaukee is coming off a solid winning streak, while Washington’s struggles have continued as they are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table. With the Bucks having a great 106-103 victory against Miami, Washington lost their 12th straight game by taking a 19-point loss against Chicago. This matchup will occur on December 1st at 6:30 A.M. IST in Fiserv Forum of Milwaukee. Underneath are our head-to-head matchups, public trends, top player props, and betting tips to create an accurate prediction for this game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Wizards Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Moneyline Pick
Seeing that the money line is at -887 for Milwaukee, it should be taken as they by far are the way more skilled roster. Having a great duo with Damian Lillard and Gary Trent Jr. in their backcourt, they should easily outscore the likes of Jordan Poole plus Malcolm Brogdon. Also, Milwaukee has an elite wing combination with Giannias Antetoukoumpo and Khris Middleton that should out-defend plus score Bilal Coulibaly in addition to Kyle Kuzma. Knowing that Brook Lopez continues being an elite three-point shooting force that will create in the middle over Alexandre Sarr, this -887 money line should be an easy win for Milwaukee and their 6th in 7 matchups vs Washington.
2. Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Point Spread Pick
Looking at the spread being -12.5, Milwaukee should have a two-way advantage at each position on the floor. With Damian Lillard continuing to be one of the best passing plus three-point shooting guards, he has shown great dribbles as a driver as well. Creating great looks inside and layups, he should continue having an amazing performance against Jordan Poole whose defense has slowly dropped as the has gone on. As Lillard has started being someone who can create steals, he will limit Poole’s driving ability and force him into more threes than usual. While Malcolm Brogdon can be a great all-around piece for Washington on offense, Gary Trent Jr.’s aggressiveness on defense to create loose balls plus deflections can ruin the Wizards shooting guard’s passing game. As Trent has improved as a three-point shooter, Lillard will keep looking for him off screens to hit open shots or ones with tons of space. As Khris Middleton returns, he provides way more size and skill than Bilal Coulibaly. Although Coulibaly has shot at a highly efficient rate this season, he just doesn’t take enough looks to outscore a great mid-range shooter who can create inside in Khris Middleton. With Middleton being a fantastic wing defender as well, his ability to create turnovers through his wingspan and blocks when Coulibaly comes in will be a vital turning point. Having Giannias Antentoukompo play small-forward gives this Bucks unit one of the best scorers that can dribble at a guard-like level. Someone who improved his outside shot as well should dominate Kyle Kuzma both ways with his two-way ability. As Brook Lopez will out-rebound and score more than Alexandre Sarr, this -12.5 spread is a strong pick for Milwaukee.
3. Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under is at 229.5 points, it will be a high-scoring game that is mostly carried by Milwaukee throughout. But, for Washington, they have a pretty solid point guard that can drive in or shoot threes, while their shooting guard remains an all-around presence. Having two wings that can knock down perimeter looks, their opponents in Milwaukee are led by one of the best passing plus scoring guards in Damian Lillard. Having a small forward who returns to full form after suffering a massive injury, their power forward should continue his MVP-type season on the offensive end. Meanwhile, having two centers that can space the floor will help them carry a line well over 230 points when they last met.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Top Player Props
Giannis Antetoukompo over 30.5 points at 1.83: As the Milwaukee Bucks' power forward has continued being one of the best inside scorers, his prowess should be a key factor once again. Going up against someone like Kyle Kuzma who struggled on defense, Giannias will have a lot of easy dunks and layups through size advantages. Seeing that he averages 32.4 points a night this season, Giannias should hit the over in this game.
Kyle Kuzma under 18.5 points at 1.80: With the Wizards power forward having shown a lot of inconsistency in scoring this season, he will likely have a lower-scoring game due to playing a top defense. Getting faced off against Giannias Antetoukompo, he will have a huge size issue that will lead to many shots getting blocked or having tougher looks. Knowing that Kyle Kuzma averages 17.3 points a night, he should be somewhere within that range during the matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Injury News & Impact
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries: As Khris Middleton will most likely make his return back to Milwaukee’s starting lineup, this group will be even stronger to continue their hot streak.
Washington Wizards Injuries: Although Jordan Poole, 21.2 points, was dealing with a hip injury earlier on, he and Tristian Vuckcevic should return to give this squad some hope. Meanwhile, Saddiq Bey, 13.7 points plus 6.5 rebounds, remains out with his knee injury, making Bilal Coulibaly have an extended role.
Bucks vs Wizards Head-to-Head Trends
Although the Wizards had a shocking victory the last time these two squads played, Milwaukee should continue its dominance after a 5-game streak on a winning end before that. Seeing that this Bucks roster has scored over 100 points in 6 straight matchups and are averaging 128.3 over their prior three, they should have another strong offensive performance. Being 7-3 against the spread in their past 10 matchups, Milwaukee should improve upon this record as well.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the betting insights and public trends, Milwaukee is backed by 92.2% of bettors to beat Washington in this matchup.
Bucks vs Wizards Final Prediction
As Milwaukee enters this game having been on a roll for over a week, they should continue this against a much weaker Wizards squad. In a game that should be pretty simple for them to win, the Bucks unit is led by Damian Lillard at the point. His ability to be one of the best combo guards that can score at his own will and create for others shows true leadership plus command for this offense. Even though Jordan Poole has been a great scorer himself this season, the key here is that Lillard’s volume of offensive production is just way higher. Seeing that Poole will try to drive in against Dame-Time, a huge factor will end up being the Bucks guard’s improved defense to slow down one of the quicker guards in NBA play. As he possesses a real stealing ability, Poole will not have the same looks and be closed out on multiple shot attempts. Although many people look at Gary Trent Jr. and think that his style will not control Malcolm Brodgon’s ability to do everything on offense, this is not true as the Bucks's shooting guard has become one of the strongest side-to-side defenders. Handling Brogdon’s ability to pass, Trent Jr. should use it to win the boards battle plus continue hitting great looks from three as this team’s primary perimeter shooter.
Having Khris Middleton playing as a shooting guard, he should manage the young Bilal Coliubaly’s shot-making ability with a chance to block due to his bigger frame. As Middleton has been a very underrated board-collector too, his greatness as a mid-range shooter is something Coulibaly won’t be able to handle. With Giannias Antentokuompo being the superstar at Milwaukee’s power forward position, his elite ability to finish with dunks and layups will be even easier against Kyle Kuzma’s defense. Providing more length than him as well, Antentokoumpo should grab way more boards to dribble down the other end with speed. Going to control Kuzma’s shooting ability, Giannias should have multiple blocks in this game and force Washington’s power into tough shots, while Brook Lopez creates a rebounding plus perimeter shooting advantage against Alexandre Sarr in the middle. As the Bucks have Bobby Portis Jr. coming off their bench, being a very reliable scorer, Washington can keep this game somewhat competitive if Jonas Valncuinas can provide rebounds for this team at a higher rate.
Our pick: Milwaukee Bucks win and cover their -13.5 spread, while the score goes over 229.5 points.
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