Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Verizon Center

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The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Verizon Center to play the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. The opening line for this game has Washington as 4 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 203.

The Bucks come into this game with an overall record of 5-5 and a road record of 2-2. They are 5th in the Central Division. They currently have a point differential of -3.7 as they are averaging 97.7 points per game while giving up 101.4 per contest. The Wizards have an overall record of 4-4 and a home record of 2-2. They currently are 4th in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 103 points per game and surrendering 109, good for a point differential of -6.

Greg Monroe comes into this contest averaging 17.8 points per game while playing 34 minutes per night so far this season for the Bucks. He pulls down 10.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 55% while his free throw percentage is currently at 79%. Michael Carter-Williams averages 13.6 points per game in 33 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.2 assists per contest and 4.6 rebounds per game for Milwaukee. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 83%.

John Wall averages 17.4 points per game while playing 33.6 minutes per contest this year for the Wizards. He grabs 3.1 rebounds per game and has 8.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage currently is at 76%. Bradley Beal averages 22.7 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.8 rebounds per contest and 2.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 80%.

Milwaukee averages 97.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 23rd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -3.7 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them ranked 11th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 6th in the league. They average 47.2 rebounds per game and 22.7 assists per game which ranks them 29th and 8th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 17th with 15.3 per game. The Bucks allow 101.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 18th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 17th and 12th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 54 rebounds a game which ranks 20th and they give up 22.2 assists per contest which puts them in 19th place in the league. They force 16.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 8th in the league.

Washington averages 103 points per game this year which ranks them 7th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -6 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them sitting in the 12th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 18th in the NBA. They average 51.1 rebounds per game and 22.8 assists per contest which ranks them 24th and 7th respectively. In the turnover department the Wizards rank 26th with 17 per game. The Wizards allow 109 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 29th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 26th and 26th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 54.4 rebounds a game which ranks 22nd and they give up 25.2 assists per contest which puts them in 30th place in the league. The Wizards force 16 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends

The Milwaukee Bucks are 5-5-0 against the spread

The Milwaukee Bucks are 5-5-0 against the over/under

Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 3-5-0 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 6-2-0 against the over/under

Milwaukee Bucks Injuries

11/16/15 G O.J. Mayo Hamstring doubtful Tuesday vs. Washington

Washington Wizards Injuries

11/16/15 G Bradley Beal Shoulder "?" Tuesday vs. Milwaukee
11/06/15 F Martell Webster Hip out indefinitely
10/26/15 G Alan Anderson Ankle out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Milwaukee

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