Wizards vs Bucks Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

In Saturday night NBA action, the Washington Wizards will travel to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (2-15) are in the midst of a 13-game losing streak and own the worst overall record in the league. On Wednesday, Washington trailed by 17 points at halftime and turned the ball over 20 times during a 121-96 home loss against the LA Clippers.

Jonas Valanciunas and Malcolm Brogdon led Washington with 17 points apiece on a combined 15-for-22 shooting performance. Number two overall pick Alex Sarr added 13 points and five boards for the Wizards, who missed 25 of 33 three-point attempts. 

The Milwaukee Bucks have won seven of their first ten home games and are tied with Miami for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks (9-9) rank 11th in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 112.7 points per contest. On Tuesday, Milwaukee wasted a 22-point second half lead and made the plays down the stretch to escape with a 106-103 road victory against Miami. 

All-Star G Damian Lillard poured in a game-high 37 points on 10-for-17 shooting and dished out 12 assists. Veteran F Bobby Portis added 11 points and six rebounds off the bench for the Bucks, who connected on 20-for-42 from the three-point line. 

Milwaukee F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) did not play during Tuesday’s victory and is listed as questionable for this game. These two teams rank in the top six in tempo and the Wizards rank last in defensive efficiency. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 128-113.