NBA Game Preview: Washington Wizards (0-0) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0)

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Venue & Tipoff

Arena: Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, MNMT (Washington), ESPN Gamecast

Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) – Questionable

Cole Anthony (facial laceration) – Questionable

Washington Wizards:

Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) – Out until November

Cam Whitmore (ankle) – Game-time decision

Carlton Carrington (knee) – Out

AJ Johnson (leg) – Out

Player Matchups

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Alex Sarr – Giannis’ dominance inside against Washington’s rookie big man.

Myles Turner vs. Marvin Bagley III – rebounding and rim protection battle.

CJ McCollum vs. Gary Harris – veteran scoring guard vs. defensive specialist.

Kyle Kuzma vs. Khris Middleton – versatile forwards who can stretch the floor.

Team Records & Recent Form (2024–25)

Milwaukee Bucks: 48–34 overall, 31–21 in East play. Averaged 115.5 PPG, allowed 113.0 PPG.

Washington Wizards: 18–64 overall, 13–39 in East play. Averaged 108.0 PPG, allowed 120.4 PPG (29th in NBA).

Series History

2024–25 season: Bucks swept 3–0, including a 104–101 win on Feb. 21, 2025.

Bucks have won 7 of last 8 meetings.

Wizards’ last win: April 2024 (117–113).

Betting Trends:

Bucks 42–39–1 ATS last season; 44 Overs.

Wizards 34–47–1 ATS; 42 Overs.

Combined scoring last season: 223.5 PPG, below this total.

Game Odds

Washington Wizards                      227.5

Milwaukee Bucks                            – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025