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With more than 1,200 NBA games over the course of the regular season, you’re going to have some duds. Today’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards is one of them.
Luckily, we’ve got NBA betting to spice up an otherwise bland battle at the bottom in the Eastern Conference.
My Bucks vs. Wizards predictions focus on Milwaukee big man Myles Turner and his increased role since Giannis Antetokounmpo went down with injury.
Here are my best NBA picks for January 29.
Bucks vs Wizards predictionBucks vs Wizards best bet: Myles Turner Over 6.5 rebounds (-130)
Myles Turner’s importance to the Milwaukee Bucks is growing with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, especially when it comes to cleaning the glass.
Turner was averaging 5.3 rebounds on 11.9 rebounding chances but saw those opportunities jump to 13.0 in the first game without Giannis. He only hauled in four rebounds in the loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday but will be much bigger on the boards tonight.
The Washington Wizards enter as the worst rebounding team in the NBA, sitting 29th in rebound rate and watching foes round up a league-high 56.9 boards per contest.
The Wizards play one of the faster tempos and with that comes more field goal attempts. And in the case of Washington, more misses as the team is one of the worst shooting offenses.
Turner snatched seven rebounds in his last meeting with the Wizards and opened the season with eight boards versus the Wiz back in October. Player models for Thursday’s trip to D.C. peg Turner’s rebounding tally between 6.7 and nine, with my number at 7.4 boards.
Bucks vs Wizards same-game parlayThe Bucks gets a much-needed step down in competition after three straight games with NBA heavyweights.
Kyle Kuzma is seeing an increase in minutes and can score inside on the weak interior defense of Washington.
Bucks vs Wizards SGP- Milwaukee Bucks moneyline
- Myles Turner Over 6.5 rebounds
- Kyle Kuzma Over 15.5 points
Khris Middleton has 19 points last time out and projections see as many as 14 points against his former club.
Bucks vs Wizards SGP- Milwaukee Bucks moneyline
- Myles Turner Over 6.5 rebounds
- Kyle Kuzma Over 15.5 points
- Khris Middleton Over 10.5 points
- Spread: Milwaukee -2.5 | Washington +2.5
- Moneyline: Milwaukee -130 | Washington +110
- Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5
Washington is 10-32 SU as a home underdog this season and just 18-24 ATS (43%) in those outings. Find more NBA betting trends for Bucks vs. Wizards.
How to watch Bucks vs Wizards| Location | Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. |
| Date | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
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