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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 21, 2025

Updated on:
Feb 21, 2025 6:53 PM
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks (30-24) will face off against the Washington Wizards (9-45) at Capital One Arena, with the Bucks looking to extend their 2-0 series lead. The Wizards, led by Jordan Poole, who recently dropped 42 points, will aim to end their losing streak against Milwaukee. Can the Wizards finally notch a win against the Bucks in this Eastern Conference matchup?
Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards

Current Odds

MIL
WSH
Over
216.5
-102
Under
221.5
-118
MIL
+4.5
+110
WSH
-4.5
-110
MIL
ML
+215
WSH
ML
-175

Washington Wizards recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/12/25 vs Indiana Pacers L 134-130 OT
2/10/25 vs San Antonio Spurs L 131-121
2/8/25 vs Atlanta Hawks L 125-111
2/7/25 vs Cleveland Cavaliers L 134-124
2/5/25 @ Brooklyn Nets W 119-102

Milwaukee Bucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/12/25 @ Minnesota Timberwolves W 103-101
2/10/25 vs Golden State Warriors L 125-111
2/9/25 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 135-127
2/7/25 @ Atlanta Hawks L 115-110
2/5/25 @ Charlotte Hornets W 112-102

Washington Wizards injuries

  • Saddiq Bey (SF): Out
  • Anthony Gill (PF): Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (PG): Out
  • Justin Champagnie (SF): Out

Milwaukee Bucks injuries

  • Bobby Portis (F): Suspension

Bucks vs Wizards game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Tip-off Fri 7:00 PM
TV MNMT

Bucks vs Wizards predictions

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be the star of the show for the Milwaukee Bucks. With his impressive average of 31.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, you can bet he'll be filling up the score sheet. Imagine trying to guard someone with his kind of stat line! Damian Lillard, the dynamic point guard, is also likely to make waves, dishing out assists left and right as he orchestrates their offense. I wouldn't be surprised to see him rack up close to eight assists during the game. Don't forget about Brook Lopez, who, despite flying under the radar sometimes, has been quietly contributing solidly on defense with his skillful shot-blocking abilities and work on the boards.

On the Washington Wizards' side, Jordan Poole is definitely someone to watch. After such a sizzling 42-point performance, he's likely to continue carrying the scoring burden for the team, aiming to repeat those heroics against the Bucks. And with Alex Sarr battling it out in the paint, gathering rebounds like they're going out of style, the Wizards could use their home-court advantage to keep the energy alive. Meanwhile, rookie Bilal Coulibaly is emerging as a promising talent, and I'm looking forward to seeing how he connects with his teammates and helps stretch the floor on both ends.

When it comes to predicting the winner of this matchup, it's always a bit of a toss-up. However, considering the overall team performance and the depth of talent on the Milwaukee Bucks' roster, they seem to hold a slight upper hand heading into the game. The Wizards have the heart and grit, shown by Poole's recent explosive game, but they'll need more than just a solo performance to topple a team like the Bucks. If Giannis and Lillard are firing on all cylinders, the Bucks are likely to edge out the Wizards. But hey, in sports, anything's possible, and that's exactly why we love watching the game. What do you think? Can the Wizards pull off an upset at the Capital One Arena?

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