On Wednesday night the Washington Wizards (6-8) and Milwaukee Bucks (2-11) will square off in a match-up where there’s bound to be a lot of contact.
Milwaukee’s point guard, Brandon Knight, is averaging 4.6 points per contest which won’t be acceptable if they look to be victorious over Washington. O.J. Mayo leads the Bucks in scoring with 14.8 points per game.
Washington’s point guard, John Wall, is averaging 18.6 points per game and is averaging 8.9 assists. Despite losing Bradley Beal for two weeks, Washington still can rely on Trevor Ariza and Martell Webster who average over 10.0 points per game.
Points Guards will definitely play a factor in the match-up but Center’s will be vital as well. Bucks Center, Zaza Pachullia, averages 8.9 points per game while the Wizards Center, Nene, averages 14.5 points per game.
TV Info: Coverage of the anticipated match-up begins at 8:00 PM EST on NBA League Pass.
The Odds: Washington’s favored to win by three points over the Bucks. Nevertheless, that margin could be a lot more if the Wizards continue the way they’ve played the past three games. The Bucks however are looking to end a nine game losing streak, which could extend to ten on Wednesday.
Will the Bucks end their nine game losing streak or will Washington stay red hot?