Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 31 | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The Washington Wizards will be facing the Milwaukee Bucks on the final day of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Eastern Conference matchup will see the matchup between Wizards' superstar CJ McCollum and Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Wizards have won two of their last three games. They will enter the game as the 14th seed in the East with a 7-24 record.

Meanwhile, the Bucks won three of their last four games and are currently riding a two-game winning streak. The Bucks are the 11th seed in the East with a 14-29 record.

Here is the preview of the Wizards-Bucks matchup set at 8 p.m. Eastern Time inside the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

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Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks odds

Moneyline: Wizards +410 vs Bucks -450

Spread: Wizards +10.5 (-108) vs Bucks -10.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Wizards -105 (o231.5) vs Bucks -108 (u232.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks preview

The Wizards will be headlined by CJ McCollum, who is averaging 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. McCollum is fresh from a 17-point performance against the Phoenix Suns in their previous outing.

Alex Sarr will be backing him up as he averages 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game this season. However, he had two points against the Suns.

On the other hand, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be leading the charge for the Bucks after putting up 28.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game this season. Giannis recorded 24 points in 25 minutes in their previous game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Ryan Rollins is their second-best scorer with 17.1 points per game, along with 4.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tips

• CJ McCollum O/U 18.5 points – Take the over.
• Alex Sarr O/U 17.5 points– Take the under.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo O/U 28.5 points– Take the over.
• Ryan Rollins O/U 17.5 points– Take the under.

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

We predict a win for the Bucks, considering their home-court advantage and their current winning streak with Giannis back in the lineup.

Our prediction: Bucks win by 15.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo