Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Monday, December 1, 2025
On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks (9-12, 4th Central) pay a visit to the nation's capital to play the Washington Wizards (2-16, 5th Central). Milwaukee defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-99 on Saturday night, snapping a seven-game losing skid. Milwaukee is fourth in the Central Division, 7.5 games behind first-place Detroit. Washington lost to Indiana 119-86 on Friday. Washington has lost 15 of its last 16 and trails first place in the Southeast Division by 10 games. Make sure to read this in-depth Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards prediction. Hoops action is heating up—don’t miss our NBA picks for Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards prediction and boost your bankroll.
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Milwaukee needs to improve at both ends of the court
The Milwaukee Bucks score an average of 115.5 points (20th) per game and allow an average of 117.7 points (20th) per game. Milwaukee is shooting 49.2% overall and 41.0% from 3-point territory, which are 4th and 1st, respectively. Milwaukee's defense allows opponents to shoot 47.5% overall and 36.0% from 3-point territory, which are 20th and 14th, respectively.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee in scoring, averaging 31.1 points per game, in rebounding, averaging 11.1 rebounds per game, and in assists, averaging 6.9 per game. Ryan Rollins is the second leading scorer, averaging 18.3 points per game, and six others average double figures in scoring. Milwaukee averages 39.8 rebounds, 26.9 assists of 8.1 steals, and 4.5 blocked shots per game. Milwaukee is turning the ball over an average of 13.9 points per game and has a 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Injuries: Milwaukee will play without Taurean Prince.
Washington struggles at both ends, but especially on defense
The Washington Wizards score an average of 112.5 points per game, which is 24th, and allow an average of 127.7 points per game, which is 30th. Washington is shooting 46.2% overall and 37.4% from 3-point territory, which are 19th and 5th, respectively. Washington's defense allows opponents to shoot 48.1% overall and 37.1% from 3-point territory, which are both 24th.
Alex Sarr is leading Washington in scoring, averaging 19.1 points per game and in rebounding, averaging 8.6 rebounds per game. CJ McCollum is second in scoring, averaging 17.8 points per game and two others average double figures in scoring. Kyshawn George is the leader in assists at 4.8 per game and in steals at 1.0 per day. Sarr is the leader in blocked shots at 2.0 per game. Washington averages 43.1 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 7.1 steals, and 5.7 blocked shots per in. The Wizards are averaging 16.3 turnovers per game and have a 1.6 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Washington will play without Corey Kispert and Tre Johnson.
Milwaukee Bucks at Washington Wizards Pick
Spread Pick for Bucks vs. Wizards
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Milwaukee Bucks (4 units)
The Milwaukee Bucks have appeared to turn the corner, winning their most recent outing on Saturday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Although Milwaukee had lost seven straight before Saturday's victory, the Bucks have the fourth-best field goal shooting percentage and the best three-point shooting percentage. Milwaukee has one of the most talented all-around players in the NBA in Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.1 points per game, while also leading the Bucks in rebounding and assists. Washington has won just two of its first 18 games, and the Wizards are 30th or last in points allowed at 127.7 points per game. The Wizards are 24th in field shooting and three-point shooting percentage allowed. Washington has failed to cover the number in 13 of its 18 games.
Over/Under Pick for Bucks vs. Wizards
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over (4 units)
The total has finished over in 11 of Washington's 18 games, including five of the last eight. The total has also finished over in each of Milwaukee's last four. As mentioned previously, Washington allows the most points in the NBA at 127.7 points per game. Milwaukee has the fourth-best shooting percentage overall and the best three-point shooting percentage, which creates more points in fewer possessions.
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