Bucks vs Wizards Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 21
The Wizards host the Bucks in Washington on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM ET.
Both teams are playing their first game of the season.
Price: Wizards 63¢, Bucks 37¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 6:30 AM ET)
Kalshi: Wizards 62¢, Bucks 38¢
Game total: 238.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Bucks 1¢, Wizards 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Bucks vs Wizards prediction: what the price says
The Wizards are favored at 63¢, with the Bucks at 37¢. Kalshi has the Wizards 1¢ cheaper at 62¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side. That is down 4¢ from the Wizards’ opening price of 67¢.
Injury report
As of Wed 6:30 AM ET. Statuses can change up to tip.
Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards): Out, left hip, expected back Nov 2
Jamir Watkins (Wizards): Out, left knee, expected back Apr 2
AJ Dybantsa (Wizards): Out, left ankle, expected back Oct 23
Nate Ament (Bucks): Day-To-Day, left ankle, expected back Oct 21
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr.: 33.2 min, 24.3% usage, 17.4 pts, 5.2 reb, 7.4 ast
Ryan Rollins: 32.1 min, 24.2% usage, 17.3 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.6 ast
Tyler Herro: 31.3 min, 24.7% usage, 20.5 pts, 4.8 reb, 4.1 ast (new, was MIA)
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 28.3 min, 22.3% usage, 15.4 pts, 5.0 reb, 4.7 ast (new, was MIA)
A.J. Green: 29.1 min, 14.0% usage, 10.4 pts, 2.7 reb, 1.9 ast
Wizards
Anthony Davis: 31.3 min, 27.5% usage, 20.4 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.8 ast (new, was DAL)
Julian Reese: 30.9 min, 17.7% usage, 11.8 pts, 10.5 reb, 1.8 ast
Kyshawn George: 29.0 min, 22.8% usage, 14.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.5 ast
Alexandre Sarr: 27.2 min, 25.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.7 ast
Leaky Black: 28.9 min, 11.6% usage, 7.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.5 ast
Out: Tristan Vukcevic, Jamir Watkins.
What to watch in Bucks vs Wizards
Herro is new and the Bucks’ top option. 24.7% usage in 31.3 minutes with MIA last season; Porter Jr. is next at 24.3%.
Davis is new and the Wizards’ top option. 27.5% usage in 31.3 minutes with DAL last season; Sarr is next at 25.7%.
Antetokounmpo’s shots are up for grabs. He used 37.0% of the Bucks’ possessions in 28.9 minutes a game before leaving for MIA.
Top rookies: Brayden Burries, pick 10 (Bucks); AJ Dybantsa, pick 1 (Wizards).
Questions about Bucks vs Wizards
Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?
Anthony Davis was not on the injury report as of Wed 6:30 AM ET.
Who will win, the Bucks or the Wizards?
The Wizards, by 26¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Bucks vs Wizards?
Wednesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM ET, in Washington.
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