The Washington Wizards (15-30) will take on the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks (40-6) on Tuesday night at the Fiserv Forum. The opening tip will be at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wizards-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Bucks: Key injuries
Wizards
- None
Bucks
- PG George Hill (hamstring): Probable
Wizards at Bucks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Bucks 128, Wizards 115
Moneyline (ML)
The Bucks have been red-hot as of late, winning eight games in a row. They’ve looked almost unbeatable in that stretch, too, winning six of them by double-digits. The Wizards are 4-6 in their last 10 games and just allowed 152 points to the Hawks on Sunday.
This is a lopsided matchup, but it’s not worth putting anything on the moneyline. The Bucks moneyline is -2000, so it’s best to PASS here. Milwaukee should win, but it’s not worth the risk.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Bucks are favored by 15.5 points on Tuesday, the largest spread of the night in the NBA. They’ve been double-digit favorites in each of their last five games but are only 2-3 against the spread in those games.
As good as the Bucks have been this season, they’re only 25-21 ATS this season, partly because the spreads have been so large in their favor. Washington will barely cover the spread, so take the WIZARDS (-106) with 15.5 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The over/under is set at 240.5 points, which is a huge number. The Bucks rank first in the NBA in scoring (119.3 points per game), while the Wizards are fifth (115.3). The Over is only 21-23-2 in Bucks games this season, with the total going Under in four of their last six.
The Wizards’ lack of defense complicates things, with the total going Over in four of their last five. The Bucks are well-rested, too, having the last three days off. Bet the OVER 240.5 (-106).
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