Bucks vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct. 22

The Washington Wizards begin their 2025-26 NBA season on October 22, 2025, going up against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks take on the Wizards in a game that Milwaukee is currently a strong favorite by 10 points. The game's over/under is 227.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Bucks-Wizards game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Bucks vs. Wizards Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• TV: FDSWI and MNMT
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Bucks vs. Wizards Prediction

ATS Pick: Bucks (- 10)
O/U Pick: Over (227)
Score Prediction: Bucks 123 - Wizards 105

Bucks vs. Wizards Betting Insights

• The Bucks and their opponents scored more than 227 points in 43 of 82 games last season.
• The Wizards combined with their opponent to score more than 227 points in 44 of 82 games last season.
• The two teams combined to score 223.5 points per contest last season, 3.5 fewer points than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 233.4 points per contest last year, 6.4 more points than the total for this game.
• Bucks matchups last season had an average total of 225.4, 1.6 more points than this game's over/under.
• The Wizards had a 229.4-point average over/under in their contests last year, 2.4 more points than the point total for this game.

Bucks Recent Trends

• Milwaukee compiled a 42-39-1 record against the spread last season.
• Milwaukee was 6-4 ATS last season when playing as at least a 10-point favorite.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 44 times in Milwaukee's games.
• Last year, the Bucks recorded only 4.9 fewer points per game (115.5) than the Wizards allowed (120.4).
• When Milwaukee put up more than 120.4 points last season, it went 26-4-1 against the spread and 29-2 overall.
• Last season, the Bucks had a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field, which was 1.5% higher than the 47.1% of shots the Wizards' opponents knocked down.
• The Bucks sported a better record against the spread at home (24-17-1) than they did in road games (18-22-0) last season.
• Milwaukee hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (57.1%) than road tilts (50%) last year.
• As a moneyline favorite, the Bucks won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.697) compared to away games (.583) last year.

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists last season. He also drained 60.1% of his shots from the field (sixth in NBA).
• Last season, Myles Turner recorded an average of 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
• Kyle Kuzma put up 14.8 points, 5.7 boards and 2.3 assists. He made 43.6% of his shots from the field and 30.7% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per game.
• Kevin Porter Jr. posted 10.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, plus 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Bobby Portis' numbers last season were 13.9 points, 8.4 boards and 2.1 assists per game. He made 46.6% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 treys.

Bucks Player Props

Wizards Recent Trends

• The Wizards won 34 games against the spread last year, while failing to cover or pushing 48 times.
• Washington went 20-24-1 as an underdog of 10 points or more last season.
• In Wizards games last year, the combined scoring went over the point total 42 times.
• The Wizards put up an average of 108.0 points per game last year, 5.0 fewer points than the 113.0 the Bucks gave up to opponents.
• Washington went 21-5 against the spread and 14-12 overall when it scored more than 113.0 points last season.
• The Wizards shot 43.9% from the field, 1.8% lower than the 45.7% the Bucks' opponents shot last season.
• The Wizards had the same winning percentage against the spread (.415) at home (17-24-0 record) and on the road (17-23-1) last season.
• Washington's games finished above the over/under more often at home (22 times out of 41) than on the road (20 of 41) last season.

Wizards Recent Stats

Wizards Leaders

• CJ McCollum averaged 21.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game last season.
• Alex Sarr grabbed 6.5 rebounds per game, while Carlton Carrington notched 4.4 assists per contest.
• McCollum knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 3.1 per contest a season ago.
• Bilal Coulibaly and Sarr were defensive standouts last season, with Coulibaly averaging 1.3 steals per game and Sarr collecting 1.5 blocks per contest.

Wizards Player Props

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