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In the 2026-27 season opener for both teams, the Washington Wizards are favored by 5.5 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on MNMT, Monumental+, WCGV, and Bucks+.
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Bucks vs. Wizards Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Bucks 118, Wizards 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (+164)
- Total Pick: Under 238.5 (computer predicts 232.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+5.5)
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 beat the spread 33 times in 82 games last season.
- There were 47 Washington games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.
- The Wizards won 40% of the games last season in which they were favored on the moneyline (2-3).
- Washington never played as a moneyline favorite of -198 or shorter.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee put together a 36-46-0 ATS record last season.
- As 5.5-point underdogs or greater, the Bucks went 12-20 against the spread last season.
- In Milwaukee's games last year, the combined scoring went over the point total 39 times.
- The Bucks were underdogs in 53 games last season and won 18 (34%) of those contests.
- Last season, Milwaukee won six of its 32 games, or 18.8%, when it was the underdog by at least +164 on the moneyline.
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Bucks vs. Wizards Injury Report
Wizards
Wizards:
Jamir Watkins: Out For Season (Acl),
Tristan Vukcevic: Out (Hip),
A.J. Dybantsa: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Bucks
Bucks: None
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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