Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23

Betting on today’s Wizards and Bucks game? Catch the action at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, as the Bucks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSW. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 247 points, and the Bucks are favored to win at home vs. the Wizards.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Wizards +13

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 24th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-106 in favor of the Wizards.
• Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can the Wizards Pull Off a Road Win?

As they prepare to face off against the Bucks, the Wizards are 2-12 overall and are looking to snap a seven game losing streak. Away from home, the Wizards have a 1-7 record this season, while maintaining a 1-5 record in their home games.

Washington’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 6-8 for the season. In their last five home games, Washington has been unable to cover the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 1-5 at home compared to 5-3 on the road.

In their recent game, the Wizards’ offense concluded with 114 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 115.1 points per contest. Kyle Kuzma is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 23.7 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jordan Poole brings a PPG average of 17.1 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 123.9 points per contest.

Washington’s defense is currently forcing 13.5 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.

Can The Bucks Secure a Home Victory?

Coming into today’s game vs. the Wizards, the Bucks are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-5. On the road this season, the Bucks have posted a 4-4 record, whereas they have a 6-1 record at home.

Milwaukee has an overall ATS record of 6-9 as they come into today’s game. On the road, the Bucks have an ATS record of 4-4 compared to a 2-5 record vs. the spread at home.

Coming off their recent game, the Bucks offense tallied 116 points in a matchup against the Celtics. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.6%, and they made 13 threes. On the offensive front, the Bucks have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, ranking 4th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 7th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Bucks’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.8 points per game.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bucks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.8% from downtown.