Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on January 29, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and be shown on Amaz. The Bucks come in with a record of 18-27, while the Wizards have a record of 11-34.

Milwaukee’s head coach is Doc Rivers, and they are part of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. Washington’s head coach is Brian Keefe, and they are in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. Both teams will look to improve their standings in this mid-season game.

Bucks vs Wizards Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Bucks Spread: -2.5 (-110)
  • Wizards Spread: +2.5 (-110)
  • Bucks MoneyLine: -137
  • Wizards MoneyLine: +115
  • Over/Under: 224.5

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a tough stretch of games recently. They lost their last three games, with the most recent being a 139-122 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. In that game, Myles Turner led the Bucks with 31 points, while Ryan Rollins added 24 points and 8 rebounds.

Offensively, the Bucks rank 27th in points per game with 112.1. They are efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 39.3% of their three-point attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league. However, they struggle at the free-throw line, making just 73.3% of their attempts, ranking them last in the NBA.

The Bucks will miss key players due to injuries in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a calf strain, while Kevin Porter Jr. is sidelined with an oblique injury. This leaves Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, and Bobby Portis to step up in their absence.

Washington Wizards Team Preview

The Washington Wizards recently had a win against the Portland Trail Blazers, with a final score of 115-111. Alexandre Sarr was a key player in this game, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Kyshawn George also contributed with 19 points and 9 rebounds.

Throughout the season, the Wizards have averaged 112.3 points per game, placing them 26th in the league. They excel in possessions per game, ranking 2nd with 100.8. However, their field goal percentage stands at 45.8%, which is 25th in the league.

The team is currently facing injury challenges, with Trae Young and Marvin Bagley III out due to injuries. Cam Whitmore is out for the rest of the season, and Alexandre Sarr is questionable due to illness. These absences could impact their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Bucks are favored by 2.5 points against the Wizards. With the Bucks allowing 116 points per game and the Wizards scoring 112.3, the Bucks’ defense might have the edge. The Bucks’ effective field goal percentage is high, and the Wizards’ defense gives up many points. Pick the Bucks to cover the -2.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 224.5 points. The Bucks allow 116 points, and the Wizards allow 122.8 points per game. Both teams’ defenses struggle, making a high-scoring game likely. Choose the over 224.5 for this matchup.