Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks and Props January 3
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Preview
WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his predictions and prop picks for tonight’s Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards clash from the Fiserv Forum. The Wizards sit three games back in the Atlantic Division while the Bucks are tied with the Cavaliers atop the Central Division.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Odds
| Tuesday, January 3 | NBA Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Milwaukee Bucks -8 vs Washington Wizards |
| Total: | 230 Points |
| Arena: | Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI |
| Game Time: | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Analysis
The Washington Wizards will travel to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference showdown with the Bucks on Tuesday evening. The Wizards prevailed 118-95 against the Bucks in the first of two back-to-back games on New Years Day.
They will meet again on March 6th and April 4th in Washington. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PST from Fiserv Forum on NBATV.
Wizards On Magical Run
The Washington Wizards improved to 17-21 on the season after winning their 5th straight game by 23 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Washington dominated the interior, outscoring Milwaukee 72-26 in the paint and winning the rebounding battle 54-44.
Rui Hachimura led all scorers with 26 points off the bench. Kristaps Porzingis was right behind him with 22 points while Kyle Kuzma recorded a 10 point, 11 assist, 13 rebound double-double.
The Wizards are just above average in defensive scoring at 14th with 112.4 points allowed per game and a defensive rating of 14th. They rank 22nd in scoring on the season with 112.1 points a game on 48.1% from the field. Bradley Beal (hamstring), Taj Gibson (groin) and Daniel Gafford are all questionable for tonight’s contest.
Bucks Back For Revenge
The Milwaukee Bucks record dipped to 23-13 on the season after losing to their 5th game in six tries against the Wizards on Sunday. They were outshot 50-94 (53.2%) to 34-96 (35.4%). Bobby Portis led the team in scoring with a 19 point, 10 rebound double-double.
Jevon Carter chipped in with 14 points while Brook Lopez added 8 points and 10 rebounds. Milwaukee ranks below average in scoring at 19th with only 112.4 points per game. Defense is the Bucks calling card as they rank 4th in defensive rating and 6th in scoring with only 110.7 points allowed per game.
The Bucks played the last game without the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton. While Middleton remains out, Antetokounmpo and Holiday look to be ready for action.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prop Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks are 7.5 home favorites with a total set at 229.5. This is showdown between two teams currently heading in opposite directions as the Wiz have won five straight while Milwaukee has lost five of their last six games.
The Bucks will be out for revenge after losing to Washington on Sunday without Antetokounmpo and Holiday. I’m fully expecting the Bucks to come out and control the paint after being absolutely embarrassed on Sunday.
On top of that, Bradley Beal should be out again with left hamstring soreness. The Wizards team total is set at 110.5 and I’m going under on this one.
Prediction: Washington Wizards Team Total Under 110.5 -105 Draftkings
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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