The Washington Wizards (7-24) and Milwaukee Bucks (14-19) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will broadcast live on FDSWI.
The Bucks are 10.5-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread, with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. The Bucks are 82-cent favorites to win outright, while the Wizards are 19-cent underdogs to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.
Let's get into my Wizards vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, December 31.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction, Picks
- Wizards vs Bucks pick: Wizards +10.5
My Wizards vs Bucks best bet is on Washington to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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The Wizards visit Fiserv Forum looking to get back on track. While their Playoff hopes seem to fade with each passing game, Brian Keefe’s team can’t afford to lose belief, and tonight’s matchup is critical to keeping that slim hope alive.
Losses aren’t the only thing hurting the Wizards right now — injuries are starting to play a major role in their season as well. Washington adds three more names to the injury report: Kyshawn George (left hip flexor strain), Corey Kispert (hamstring), and Malaki Branham (right calf soreness).
The loss of Kyshawn George is especially significant this week given his strong recent performances. The former Miami Hurricanes standout leads the team on the road in assists (5.6) and steals (1.1), making his absence a tough blow for Washington.
On the other side of the court, the Bucks’ current form isn’t all that different from the Wizards’. Sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference, the possibility of reaching the Play-Ins is still real, but Giannis Antetokounmpo and company need to find consistency in their results. Tonight presents a great opportunity to extend their streak to three straight wins.
After beating the Bulls on Giannis’ dunk that instantly sparked controversy, the Bucks traveled to Charlotte and defeated the Hornets 123–113, snapping a five-game road stretch (three losses, two wins).
Now back at home and once again in front of their fans, the Bucks will look to Giannis as the key piece to secure another victory.
Wizards vs Bucks Prediction, Analysis
Evan Abrams' Road Dogs Off ATS Loss system focuses on NBA regular-season situations where visiting underdogs are primed for a rebound after failing to cover the spread in their previous game.
These teams often show stronger effort and tighter execution following a poor performance, particularly when facing opponents coming off strong ATS wins who may enter overconfident or slightly overvalued by the market.
The travel factor adds to the motivation, as underdogs on the road tend to play with urgency and discipline to stay competitive.
By isolating games where perception favors the home team and the spread is wide enough to allow value, this system captures bounce-back opportunities where public sentiment skews the line, rewarding disciplined bettors who back undervalued road dogs in resilient spots.
Pick: Wizards +10.5
