The Washington Wizards (2-15) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (9-9) on Saturday, November 30th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on MNMT. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Wizards vs Bucks
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Wizards fell to 2-15 on the season after a 121-96 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Washington, who entered the game as +9 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread, and the combined score of 217 points fell short of the 225.5-point O/U line.
Washington trailed 37-26 after the 1st quarter and couldn’t close the gap, despite a 10-0 run that cut the score from 105-75 to 105-85.
The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bucks evened their record at 9-9 with a 106-103 road win over the Heat on Tuesday. Milwaukee entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 209 points fell short of the 222.5-point line.
Milwaukee went on an 11-0 run early, turning an 8-5 deficit into a 16-8 lead. They led 31-20 after the 1st quarter and 65-51 at halftime. Miami fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Bucks 29-20, but Milwaukee held on in the 4th, edging Miami 21-23 in the final quarter.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In their 121-96 loss to the Clippers, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting just 41.2% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 24.2% clip. Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 17 points each, with Brogdon shooting 72.7% and Valanciunas hitting 63.6% of his shots.
Valanciunas did most of his damage in the 2nd quarter, scoring 12 points, while Brogdon added 9 of his 17 in the opening period. Alexandre Sarr contributed 13 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
Damian Lillard’s 37-point performance, including 8 made threes at a 61.5% clip, powered the Bucks to a win over the Heat. Milwaukee connected on 20 threes as a team, shooting 47.6% from deep.
Brook Lopez added 13 points, hitting all 3 of his attempts from beyond the arc, while Bobby Portis chipped in 11 points despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.
Wizards Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 37 and 33 points, respectively, in their 121-96 loss to the Clippers. Overall, Washington allowed L.A. to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 25 times, where they hit 19 free throws. Washington recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Bucks Team Defense
The Wizards struggled defensively in their matchup against the Clippers, giving up 121 points on 50% shooting. Washington’s toughest stretch came in the 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, holding the Clippers to 24 points.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards allowed 12 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws. Washington finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Wizards vs Bucks Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their three previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-3-1.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +15.5, the Wizards is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229.5 and our model has the Wizards and Bucks finishing with a combined 249 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:November 30, 2024 Bucks, Wizards