Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 2/21/25
At 7:00 ET, the 9-45 Wizards will host the 30-24 Bucks in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Milwaukee is currently favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.
The Bucks are on a two-game winning streak and are 5th in the East, while the Wizards have lost four straight and are 15th in the conference.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +7
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, February 21st.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-108 in favor of the Wizards.
- Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.2% and knocking down 15 threes.
Does Milwaukee Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Bucks improved to 30-24 on the season with a 116-110 win over the Clippers on Thursday. Milwaukee, who were +1.5 point underdogs at home, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the line of 227, with a combined score of 226.
After falling behind 67-46 due to a 10-0 Clippers run, the Bucks turned things around. They outscored the Clippers 29-21 in the 2nd quarter and finished strong by dominating the 4th quarter 36-21, erasing an 89-80 deficit going into the final period.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 23 points on 71.4% shooting in their win over the Clippers, while Brook Lopez added 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. The Bucks connected on 17 threes, shooting 39.5% from deep and 47.5% overall.
Giannis scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and Damian Lillard added 12 of his 15 points in the final period, despite shooting just 16.7% from the field. Kevin Porter also contributed 9 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.
Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 39 points, the Bucks’ defense came through in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 21 points in each to help secure the win. Milwaukee held the Clippers to 110 points on 46% shooting.
The Bucks limited the Clippers to 12 made threes, though LA shot 40% from deep. Milwaukee sent the Clippers to the line 19 times, where they hit 16 free throws. Defensively, the Bucks grabbed 33 rebounds and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.
Will the Wizards Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Washington’s tough season continued with a 134-130 home loss to Indiana on Wednesday, dropping their record to 9-45. Despite being +10 point underdogs, the Wizards kept it close, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 264 points went well over the pre-game line of 242.5.
Washington looked poised for an upset after a 12-0 run extended their lead from 51-44 to 63-44. They led 97-84 heading into the 4th quarter, but a 36-23 final period in favor of the Pacers sealed the Wizards’ fate.
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 42 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds in their 134-130 loss to the Pacers, hitting 6 threes at 40% efficiency. Corey Kispert added 21 points, making 5 threes at an 83.3% clip, while Bub Carrington contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep.
The Wizards hit 23 threes as a team, shooting 51.1% from beyond the arc and 48.5% overall. Poole scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, finishing with 7 points in overtime.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd half, giving up 37 points in the 3rd and 36 in the 4th, leading to a 134-130 loss to the Pacers. Washington allowed Indiana to shoot 46% from the field.
The Wizards also had trouble defending the three-point line, as the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. Washington sent Indiana to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 18. The Wizards finished with 5 steals and 7 blocks.