- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The Milwaukee Bucks (18-26) are set to travel to Capital One Arena on Thursday, aiming to secure a victory against the Washington Wizards (10-34).
In their previous game, the Bucks faced off against the Nuggets but fell short with a score of 102-100. Milwaukee ended the match with a field goal percentage of 40.0% (34 of 85) and sank 12 of 39 attempts from the three-point arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 20 of 27 for a rate of 74.1%. The team grabbed a total of 51 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and recorded 24 assists alongside 8 turnovers and 7 steals. Defensively, the Bucks allowed their opponents to shoot 40.2% from the field, permitting 35 of 87 shots. Denver logged 27 assists and 8 steals, while collecting 47 rebounds (6 offensive, 41 defensive) and recording 8 blocks. Denver capitalized on 20 of 23 free throws, finishing 87.0%. The Nuggets made 12 out of their 41 three-point attempts. Personal fouls were even, with both teams tallying 19 fouls.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental in the last match, shooting 50.0% from the field and recording 7 assists. He logged 32 minutes on the court, grabbing 13 rebounds and scoring 22 points on 4 of 8 shooting.
Heading into this matchup, Milwaukee holds an 18-26 record for the season. They surrender possession 14.7 times per game and average 20.7 fouls per game. As a collective unit, Milwaukee captures 40.6 rebounds per matchup and has tallied 1,154 assists this season, ranking them 21st in the league. The Bucks are hitting 39.2% from three-point range (645 of 1,645) and 73.4% from the free-throw line. They average 111.9 points per game (27th in the NBA) while shooting at a 48.1% efficiency from the floor.
Defensively, the Bucks force 13.8 turnovers per game, with an average of 18.7 personal fouls. They rank 12th in the league for assists allowed, giving up a total of 1,189 assists this season. Milwaukee’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 46.7% (1,803 of 3,857), alongside 44.7 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc, and the Bucks rank 15th in opponent points per game (115.5).
In their last game, the Wizards encountered a tough loss, falling 119-115 against the Hornets. In terms of rebounding, Washington allowed Charlotte to gather 46 rebounds, including 12 on offense. They shot 38.9% from beyond the arc, going 14 for 36, and recorded 23 out of 30 from the free-throw line (76.7%). The Wizards allowed the Hornets to score with a shooting percentage of 51.9%, making 41 out of 79 attempts. Washington completed 44 out of 96 shots from the field, achieving a field goal percentage of 45.8%. From three-point territory, they sunk 19 of 53 attempts (35.8%). The Hornets fouled 10 times in this game, providing the Wizards with just 9 chances at the charity stripe. The Wizards committed 13 turnovers but made 14 steals, acquiring 24 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 34 rebounds in this contest.
Tre Johnson was a standout for the Wizards in this matchup, shooting 8 of 22 for a field goal percentage of 36.4% but did not record any rebounds. He scored 26 points in 37 minutes and contributed 6 assists in the game.
Washington finishes the campaign with a record of 10-34. Offensively, the Wizards are shooting 45.9% from the field, putting them at 24th in the league. They have scored a total of 4,939 points this season, averaging 112.3 points per game, and they secure 43.7 rebounds per game. They dish out 25.3 assists per game (21st in the NBA) while turning the ball over 15.6 times per game. The Wizards average 21.5 personal fouls and convert 77.1% of their free-throw attempts.
The Wizards rank 29th in points allowed per game (PPG) with 123.1. They manage to force 13.3 turnovers per contest and have permitted teams to shoot 47.6% from the field, placing them 22nd in the league. The Washington defense allows 36.3% shooting from three-point distance (615 of 1,693), while opponents shoot 79.6% from the free-throw line. They yield 28.8 assists and 47.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 28th and 29th in the NBA respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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