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The Washington Wizards play the Milwaukee Bucks as 4.5-point favorites in the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season for both teams on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on MNMT, Monumental+, WCGV, and Bucks+.
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Bucks vs. Wizards Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Bucks 118, Wizards 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Bucks (+152)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (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 covered the spread 33 times in 82 games last season.
- The Wizards were winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites last season.
- There were 47 Washington games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.
- The Wizards went 2-3 in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 40% of those games).
- Washington never played as a moneyline favorite of -181 or shorter.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee compiled a 36-46-0 ATS record last season.
- The Bucks went 15-22 as underdogs of 4.5 points or more last year.
- 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.
- Milwaukee had a record of 7-28, a 20% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by +152 or more by bookmakers 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: 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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