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NBA · Oct 21, 2026 · Capital One ArenaWashington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

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Home · Balanced unit
Wed Oct 21 · 23:00 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Rebuilding on both ends
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Match summary

Our model projects Washington Wizards 119, Milwaukee Bucks 110, with the Wizards favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 229.2-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.8 combined-points average. Wizards score 115.7 a game and concede 116.0; Bucks score 104.8 and concede 118.0.

Wizards sit 15th in the NBA standings, Bucks sit 9th. Tip-off at Capital One Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

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Model pick
Washington Wizards -9.4
High confidence · 72% win probability
Projected score
119.3 – 109.9
Washington Wizards · Milwaukee Bucks
Projected total
229.2
Combined points
Win probability
72%
28%
Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

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Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards

4 games
Record2-2 (8 in group)
PPG for / against113.2 / 113.8
Win % overall50%
Home win %Not available
Away win %Not available

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks

5 games
Record2-3 (10 in group)
PPG for / against109.4 / 119.8
Win % overall40%
Home win %Not available
Away win %Not available

2026-2027 season. Overall: league standings. Complete home/away splits are not available.

Data snapshot: 2026-10-19. PPG means points per game; win rates describe season results, not the chance of winning this matchup.

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerWashington WizardsDrawMilwaukee Bucks
1xBet1.5315.502.94
Marathonbet1.4815.252.85

Total points · Over / Under 237.5

Asian handicap · 5.5 pts

BookmakerWashington Wizards -5.5Milwaukee Bucks +5.5
bet3651.911.90
Rainbet2.011.86
1xBet1.991.93
Marathonbet1.931.87

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Pre-match angle

The model line: Wizards by 9.4, total 229.2.

Wizards at home: 1–1 SU, 115.7 PPG. Bucks on the road: 1–1 SU, 104.8 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Washington Wizards 0 – 0 Milwaukee Bucks across the last 0 meetings.

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5
15
Washington Wizards logoWashington Wizards
0 0 0 0 WLL
9
Milwaukee Bucks logoMilwaukee Bucks
0 0 0 0 LWLL

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Where can I watch Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks?
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What time does Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks tip-off?
Tip-off is Wed Oct 21 · 23:00 UTC at Capital One Arena. Local times are shown in the box above and update to your timezone automatically.
Who is favoured in Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks?
The 2026-2027 season win rates in this data snapshot are Washington Wizards: 50%; Milwaukee Bucks: 40%. Season win rates are not match-win probabilities and do not establish a betting favorite.
What's the all-time head-to-head?
From the most recent season we cover, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks have met multiple times, see the table above for game-by-game scores.

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