After a brief sugar rush following a coaching change the Milwaukee Bucks slipped back to normal. Same NBA Games betting odds results different coach is their offshore betting predicament lately. Because of All Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee always has a shot to pay out. But their lack of offensive depth prevents them from being a complete team. Bradley Beal is an All Star in his own right for the Washington Wizards. Due to his presence the Wizards have been a good betting value on the road. Yet defense remains a concern for Washington’s playoff prospects.
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2018, p.m. Eastern
Location: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | +3 (-110) | 212 (-110) |  |
| Bucks | -3 (-110) | 212 (-110) | |
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Wizards vs. Bucks TV Coverage: TNT
Washington
With seven payouts in their last ten games Washington is showing great betting value. Additionally, they’ve shown road value with NBA Games Betting Odds. Most relevant to that is an away mark of 18-13 with the odds. Over the total has cleared in five of the Wizards last seven games. Offensively head coach Scott Brooks team ranks 11th in the NBA. Defensively the Wizards are inconsistent and middle of the pack.
Probably nobody more than Bradley Beal is responsible for Washington’s success. Beal has a team best 23.7 points per game. Fresh off his first All Star game he is nothing but future at age 24. Coming off a breakout season last year Beal has now proven it wasn’t a fluke. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming off his second All Star appearance. Especially relevant is his 27.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Because of these two young stars this matchup is appointment television.
Milwaukee
Seems like betting value is dropping for the Milwaukee Bucks even as they win. Most noteworthy, the Bucks have dropped three of their last five against the odds. Yet they won three of those games straight up. Currently Milwaukee is sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff race. But the Bucks could potentially climb to third by season’s end. Interim head coach Joe Prunty took over a demoralized team. Jason Kidd’s antics had worn thin and the team tuned his coaching out. As a result, Prunty had to listen and learn to earn a buy-in.
Team vs. Team
Head to head the Bucks and Wizards have been an even sportsbook series. Each team has paid out three times in the last six meetings. Over the total has failed to come in the last five meetings. Especially relevant is Washington’s two straight payouts at Milwaukee. In addition, both of those games went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
First of all, when handicapping a pretty even matchup with the NBA Games Betting Odds consider value. Since the public usually prefers the home team an evenly matched visitor rates a look. Further, Washington has been a decent road team vs. the odds. Conversely the Bucks have just nine payouts in 29 home games. As a result of Milwaukee’s red ink at home the answer becomes clear. Matchup wise its all about getting the best price.
Wizards vs. Bucks NBA games Betting Odds Picks
Due to Milwaukee’s terrible home record the Wizards merit consideration. In conclusion they have done well at Milwaukee and on the road. Hence the Wizards get the call.
NBA Betting Online Pick: Washington Wizards
NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Wizards 98, Bucks 91