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The Milwaukee Bucks are 4.5-point underdogs against the Washington Wizards in the season opener for both teams at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on MNMT, Monumental+, WCGV, and Bucks+.
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Bucks vs. Wizards Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Bucks 118, Wizards 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (+150)
- Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 232.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+4.5)
Recent Bucks vs. Wizards Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Bucks | -2 | 223.5 | -126 | +106 | 109-99 WAS |
| 12/31/2025 | Bucks | -10.5 | 234.5 | -505 | +380 | 114-113 WAS |
| 12/1/2025 | Bucks | -10.5 | 231.5 | -444 | +343 | 129-126 WAS |
| 10/22/2025 | Bucks | -9.5 | 228.5 | -448 | +347 | 133-120 MIL |
Wizards 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Washington had 33 wins in 82 games against the spread last season.
- The Wizards didn't have a win ATS (0-1) as a 4.5-point favorite or greater last season.
- Washington had 47 of its 82 games go over the point total last season.
- The Wizards won two of the five games they were favored on the moneyline last season (40%).
- Washington never played as a moneyline favorite of -179 or shorter.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee covered 36 times in 82 matchups with a spread last season.
- As 4.5-point underdogs or more, the Bucks went 15-22 against the spread last year.
- Milwaukee and its opponent combined to hit the over 39 out of 82 times last year.
- The Bucks won 18, or 34%, of the 53 games they played as underdogs last season.
- Milwaukee had a record of 9-28, a 24.3% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by +150 or more by oddsmakers last season.
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Bucks vs. Wizards Injury Report
Wizards
Wizards:
Jamir Watkins: Out For Season (Acl),
Tristan Vukcevic: Out (Hip),
A.J. Dybantsa: Out (Ankle)
Bucks
Bucks:
Nate Ament: Probable (Ankle)
Bucks vs. Wizards Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: MNMT, Monumental+, WCGV, and Bucks+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
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