Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks invade the Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Pick.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview 

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a major slump as they’ve dropped six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game slide after getting trounced by the 76ers in a 139-122 defeat on Tuesday. Myles Turner led the team in scoring with 31 points on 10 of 16 shooting, Ryan Rollins added 24 points with eight rebounds and four assists while Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma each scored 17 points.

As a team, the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line, which are solid shooting numbers. However, they had no answer for the 76ers on the defensive end and were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 42 points in the first quarter. 

Washington Wizards Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been ice-cold lately as they were on a nine-game losing streak before they snapped out of it with a 115-111 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Alex Sarr had a sensational game as he led the team with 29 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks, Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George each scored 19 points while Tre Johnson chipped in with 18 points.

As a team, the Wizards shot just 41 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the second quarter to take an 11-point lead. However, they allowed the Trail Blazers back into the contest and looked to be in trouble until they closed the final 9:45 of the fourth quarter on a 29-19 run. 

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Wizards have won four of their last five games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Bucks have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Bucks have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Wizards have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Wizards’ last nine games at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of the Bucks’ last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Justin Champagnie leads all Wizards players for rebounds per 36 minutes (10.8) this season.
• Bilal Coulibaly leads all Wizards players for steals per 36 minutes (2.0) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

• AJ Green ranks 10th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.8%) this season.
• Ryan Rollins ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.5).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (28.9%).
• The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (517) this season.
• The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.5) this season.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards Prediction

The Bucks are still missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr, while the Wizards have ruled out Tristan Vukcevic, Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III and Cam Whitmore with Alex Sarr listed as questionable. The Bucks have been dealing with swirling trade rumours all season and their lack of form really isn’t do much to keep Antetkounmpo from signing with another team.

However, they still have more than enough firepower to get a win here, especially if the Wizards are without Sarr, who is coming off his best game of the season. The Wizards were ice-cold before their win on Tuesday, so it’s hard to trust them, but the Bucks are a mess right now, and I think a loss to the Wizards seems fitting at this time.

Peter Tran's Pick: Washington +1.5