Milwaukee Bucks (45-27) vs Washington Wizards (30-41)
Game Info: Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -12 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. The Washington Wizards need a win after losing seven of their last eight games. The Milwaukee Bucks look for a win after winning nine of their last 11 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.8 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 17.1 points and 3.5 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is the third double-digit scorer, and Ish Smith is dishing 4.6 assists. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.7 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Khris Middleton is averaging 20.4 points and 5.4 assists. Jrue Holiday is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is dishing 1.2 assists. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
The Wizards are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 road games and 17-36-2 ATS in their last 55 games overall. The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The over is 9-2 in Wizards last 11 overall. The over is 13-6 in Bucks last 19 overall. The over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
The Washington Wizards don't cover numbers on the road, they're not playing a lick of defense right now, and they're losing their last five games by an average nine points. The Milwaukee Bucks are playing some of their best ball of the season with an offense that's shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from three in their last five games. Big line that opens the door for a backdoor cover, but this game has the potential to get ugly nonetheless. Give me the Bucks in a beat down victory.
Randy’s Pick Milwaukee Bucks -12
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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