The Milwaukee Bucks (9-12) and Washington Wizards (2-16) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will be broadcast live on FDSWI.
The Bucks are 9-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Bucks -9), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Milwaukee is a -380 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +300 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Monday, December 1.
My Bucks vs Wizards Prediction
- Bucks vs Wizards pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 30.5 Points (-110)
My Wizards vs Bucks vs best bet is on Giannis Antetokounmpo to score over 30.5 points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bucks vs Wizards Odds
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9 -110 | 231.5 -108o / -112u | -380 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9 -110 | 231.5 -108o / -112u | +300 |
Bucks vs Wizards NBA Preview
I’m taking Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 30.5 points tonight against Washington.
This number feels light for Giannis. He put up 37 points against the Wizards in the opener, and he did it in only 27 minutes.
Yes, he’s on some level of minutes restriction right now, but I’m not convinced it matters.
When Giannis is on the floor, he gets any shot he wants. He can shoot whenever he wants, he doesn’t need to pass, and honestly, he barely needs to dribble because his strides are so long.
All he’s trying to do is score the basketball.
I especially like the matchup because the Wizards are weak in all the areas where Giannis thrives. They give up plenty of free-throw opportunities, they’re poor in transition, and they struggle to defend put-backs.
That’s basically the Giannis starter pack.
Even looking at his production this season, he’s averaging over 30 points per game for the Bucks. And even if you project lighter minutes — say, around 30 against Washington — I still like his chances of scoring a point per minute.
He’s a player who can put up monster numbers anytime, and even though he hasn’t had a true “Giannis explosion game” yet, he already has two 40-point outings and several more in the 30s.
Bucks vs Wizards Predictions, Betting Analysis
The Wizards’ issues are just as appealing when it comes to this prop.
They rank 29th in transition defense, and the thing that drives me absolutely bonkers about them is that they play fast.
I am begging that team to slow down.
When the Wizards actually run offense and defend in the half-court, they’re bad — not terrible, but bad.
However, when they try to run and be this young, fun, “look at us go” team? Awful. They are horrible.
Giannis should absolutely dominate in this spot.
Bucks vs Wizards Best Bet
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 30.5 points (-110, DraftKings)
