NBA 2025-2026: Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks
Home Team
77.6%
120.2 pts
VS
Washington Wizards
Away Team
22.4%
110.9 pts
Key Prediction Insights
The Milwaukee Bucks are predicted to win against the Washington Wizards with a probability of 77.6%. The expected scoreline is 120.2 to 110.9 in favor of the Bucks. The starting five for Milwaukee Bucks include Ryan Rollins, A.J. Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Myles Turner. For the Washington Wizards, the expected starters are CJ McCollum, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Khris Middleton, and Alex Sarr.
Game Analysis
In their last three games, the Milwaukee Bucks have shown solid form with two convincing wins over the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, scoring 123 and 112 points respectively. Their lone loss came against the Memphis Grizzlies, where they were held to 104 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains pivotal for the Bucks with an impressive offensive rating of 136.3 and an average of 28.68 points per game, leading the charge alongside Kevin Porter Jr. who has an average offensive rating of 122.6. This balanced attack makes them formidable opponents.
On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have had mixed results. They managed to secure wins against the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors, scoring a remarkable 138 points against the Raptors. However, they struggled against the Phoenix Suns, managing only 101 points. Key players like CJ McCollum and Alex Sarr have been instrumental with average points of 18.58 and 17.5 respectively, but their defensive ratings are a concern, with both CJ McCollum and Tre Johnson having ratings over 125. This could pose challenges against a high-scoring Bucks team.
Final Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks have a clear edge due to their recent strong performances and superior offensive capabilities, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Wizards will need to tighten their defense to counter the Bucks' high-scoring potential. A critical factor to watch will be how well the Wizards contain Giannis, as his performance could be decisive in determining the outcome of the game.