At the onset of the 2018-19 season Milwaukee was expected to show improvement with a new arena and coach. Fiserv Forum has proven to be a state-of-the-art facility that is a draw in and of itself. Meanwhile new head coach Mike Budenholzer has shown how good he can be with a superstar player and strong supporting cast. As a result, Milwaukee has garnered plenty of attention with the NBA games betting odds. By contrast Washington has hit new lows as a former playoff contender. The Wizards are losing badly both on the hardwood and on the betting board.
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
Wizards vs. Bucks TV Coverage: ESPN
Washington Wizards
Washington has dropped three of their last four NBA games betting matchups. And three of those four games went over the total. Now the Wizards record is 22-30 straight up, 23-29 vs. the odds, and 30-22 over the total. The Wizards have NBA rankings of 11th for scoring offense but 28th for points allowed. Presently the one asset Washington still possesses is guard Bradley Beal. So far on the season Beal is averaging 24.7 points per game. Further support comes from John Wall’s 20.7 points per outing.
Milwaukee Bucks
Late on Milwaukee has lost just three of their last 10 games vs. the line. The Bucks are 38-13 straight up, 29-19-3 vs. the spread, and 25-26 under the total. Just three Milwaukee’s last nine games have gone over the total. Naturally the Bucks are led by power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The most valuable player award candidate averages 26.6 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. Milwaukee is showing great balance and the ability to play a full court game. Consider their NBA ranks of second for scoring offense seventh for points allowed.
Stats to Consider
Washington has been an absolutely horrible online sportsbook value as a road dog. As an example, the Wizards have paid in just five of their last 20 games getting points away from home. Four of their last seven getting points on the road have gone under the total. Balanced against that is Milwaukee’s good value as a home chalk. Consider the Bucks have paid in six of their last nine laying points at Fiserv Forum. Five of their last seven home games have gone under the total.
Team vs. Team
Late on Washington has had the value advantage in their series with Milwaukee. Gamblers have been paid by the Wizards in five of their last seven games with the Bucks. And the over has failed to pay in the last seven meetings between these teams. Brew City has been a hospitable host to the Wizards. As a matter of fact, Washington has covered their last three visits to Milwaukee. All three games went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
Certainly, Giannis and the Fiserv Forum give the Bucks a tremendous matchup advantage. Additionally, Washington’s poor defense is a massive liability with the NBA games betting odds. Indeed, Milwaukee is the vastly better team.
Wizards vs. Bucks NBA games Betting Odds Picks
Specifically, Milwaukee has much more weaponry here.
Wizards vs. Bucks NBA Betting Online Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
Wizards vs. Bucks NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Bucks 108, Wizards 94
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