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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards square off in an Eastern Conference tilt on Tuesday evening. The Bucks are 23-13 overall but have lost five of their last six games. Meanwhile, the Wizards own a 17-21 record and are winners of five in a row. This will be the second matchup of the year between these teams after the Wizards won 118-95 on New Year's Day. Khris Middleton (knee) is out for Milwaukee, while Bradley Beal (hamstring) is questionable for Washington.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Bucks as an 8-point favorite in the latest Wizards vs. Bucks odds. The over/under for total points is set at 229.5. Before making any Bucks vs. Wizards picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $2,300. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Wizards vs. Bucks and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Bucks vs. Wizards:

  • Wizards vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -8
  • Wizards vs. Bucks Over-Under: 229.5 points
  • Wizards vs. Bucks money line: Milwaukee -320, Washington +250
  • MIL: Bucks are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 Tuesday games
  • WAS: Wizards are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall
  • Wizards vs. Bucks picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Bucks can cover

Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is an absolute force on both ends of the floor who is able to attack the paint and finish through contact with ease. The six-time All-Star selection can guard multiple positions with the ability to be an effective shot-blocker. Antetokounmpo is third in the NBA in scoring (32.1) and rebounds (11.8), with 5.1 assists per game. He's logged at least 40 points and 20 boards in consecutive games.

Forward Bobby Portis has been a tough and energetic presence on the court. Portis is constantly hustling and can space the floor. The Arkansas product averages 14 points, 10.1 rebounds, and shoots 49% from the field. Portis has recorded a double-double in three straight matchups, including on Jan. 1 when he logged 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Why the Wizards can cover

Forward Rui Hachimura is a versatile scoring threat who has a combination of strength, quickness, and athleticism. The Gonzaga product owns a quick first step and likes to attack the lane. He averages 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and has scored at least 15 points in four of the last five games. In his last outing, he dropped 26 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Forward Corey Kispert is a marksman with a quick release from downtown. Kispert shoots 35% from downtown on 4.2 attempts, and he's logged at least 10 points and five boards in back-to-back games. On Jan. 1, Kispert finished with 12 points, six rebounds, and went a perfect 2-of-2 from three. Meanwhile, guard Monte Morris owns a reliable jumper as well as the Iowa State product averages 9.8 points, 5.3 assists, and makes 37.5% of his 3-point shots. On Dec. 30, he racked up 12 points and 10 assists. 

How to make Wizards vs. Bucks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, with nine players projected to score in double-figures. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Bucks vs. Wizards? And which side hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.