Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Predictions

Washington has the higher price, not a clear betting edge

SportsPicksForum lists Washington as a 4.5-point home favorite for Wednesday's season opener at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are -180 on the moneyline, Milwaukee is +150, and the total is 239.5.

Washington is the more likely winner at that price, but neither team has played a regular-season game. With no recent results or season statistics available, there isn't enough evidence to recommend the Wizards' moneyline or spread.

Lineups remain uncertain

iHeart Sports reports that Washington's A.J. Dybantsa is out with an ankle injury, Jamir Watkins is out for the season with an ACL injury, and Tristan Vukcevic is out with a hip injury. Milwaukee's Nate Ament is probable with an ankle injury.

Hoops Nightly, a game-preview publication, projects Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, Deandre Ayton, and Alex Sarr for Washington. It projects Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro, AJ Green, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Myles Turner for Milwaukee. Those are projected lineups, not announced starters, so they don't provide a firm basis for betting either side.

Public action favors Washington

Wise Guy Team reported that Washington attracted 80% of moneyline bets and 99% of money in a 1:19 a.m. ET sample, while Milwaukee received 20% of bets and 1% of money. The figures cover a sample of regulated U.S. sportsbooks rather than the entire market. Heavy support for Washington doesn't turn -180 into a worthwhile wager.