Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/1

The Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards will meet at Capital One Arena on Monday, December 1, 2025. The game starts at 7:00 PM and can be watched on FDSW. The Bucks enter the game with a 9-12 record, while the Wizards hold a 2-16 record.

Doc Rivers leads the Bucks as their head coach, and they are 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards, under the guidance of Brian Keefe, rank 15th in the same conference. This game will be a chance for both teams to improve their standings early in the season.

Bucks vs Wizards Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
  • Bucks Spread: -10.0 (-110)
  • Wizards Spread: +10.0 (-111)
  • Bucks MoneyLine: -439
  • Wizards MoneyLine: +341

Milwaukee Bucks Team Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have a strong offense. They score 115.5 points per game, ranking 20th. Their field goal percentage is 49.2%, which is the third best in the league. They also lead in three-point percentage at 41.0%. However, free throw shooting is a struggle, as they rank last with a 70.7% success rate.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the team’s standout player. He averages 30.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Giannis’s shooting is efficient with a 64.3% field goal percentage. He is currently dealing with a left adductor strain but is expected to play. Ryan Rollins and Kyle Kuzma also contribute with double-digit scoring averages.

Defensively, the Bucks allow 117.7 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. They have solid stats in blocked shots, averaging 4.3 per game. The team struggles with opponents’ free throws, allowing 21.9 makes per game, which is 27th. They need to improve their rebounding as they rank 28th with 39.9 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Team Preview

The Washington Wizards have had a mixed performance in recent games. They secured a win against the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 132-113. In this game, CJ McCollum shined with 46 points and a shooting percentage of 68%. However, they faced a tough loss to the Indiana Pacers with a score of 86-119, where their field goal percentage dropped to 39.3%.

In the season, the Wizards have averaged 112.5 points per game. They rank 24th in scoring but excel in possessions per game, ranking 4th. Their three-point shooting is a strong point, ranking 5th with a percentage of 37.4%. However, their defense struggles, allowing 127.7 points per game, which is the highest in the league.

Key players like Alexandre Sarr, CJ McCollum, and Kyshawn George are vital for the Wizards. Sarr averages 19.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, but he is questionable for the next game due to an adductor issue. The team also faces injuries with Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson out, which could impact their performance. These injuries might challenge the Wizards as they look to improve their standings.

BTB Betting Pick

The Milwaukee Bucks are favored by 10 points against the Washington Wizards. The Bucks average 115.5 points per game while allowing 117.7 points. The Wizards score 112.5 points per game and allow 127.7. Given the Wizards’ defensive struggles, the Bucks are likely to cover the spread of -10.

The total for this game is set at 234.5. The Bucks and Wizards combined points per game is 230.2. Considering both teams’ defensive stats, the game might not exceed the set total. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 234.5.