Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-177) will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (+147) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a Central Division matchup. ESPN will televise the game.
The Bucks (-4) have won three straight games and are 28-12 overall. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Central Division. The Cavaliers (+4) have won five straight games and are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Cavaliers, the Bucks have put together a record of 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Bucks and Cavaliers have faced off, they have combined to average 222 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Cleveland has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-1-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
- Against the spread, the Bucks have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks have won three straight games as the favorite and are favored by 4 points today against the Cavaliers. In their last game, Milwaukee defeated the Kings by a score of 143-142, which easily went over the O/U line of 245.5.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 25-15, and their games have averaged a combined 244.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5, and they have gone over the line in their last two games.
Against the spread, the Bucks are 16-24 overall and have failed to cover in their last two games. On the road, they are 8-9 ATS compared to 8-15 ATS at home.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are currently in 2nd place with a record of 28-12. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 21-10 compared to 7-2 in non-conference play.
So far this season, the Bucks are averaging 125 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. In terms of scoring on the road, Milwaukee is averaging 123.5 points per game, which is 1st in the league. Overall, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 80% of their games.
When looking at their offensive style of play, Milwaukee is 4th in pace at 102 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, the Bucks are 3rd in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 2nd in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Milwaukee is 5th in both three-point percentage and three-pointers made per game. So far, they are averaging 14.4 made threes per game on 38% shooting. In terms of two-point shooting, the Bucks are 2nd in the league at 58%.
At present, the Bucks’ defense is ranked 24th, allowing 119.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bucks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.7% from downtown.
Today, the Cavaliers are looking to extend their winning streak to six games as they host the Bucks. This season, the Cavs are 23-15, which is good for 2nd place in the Central Division and 4th in the Eastern Conference.
In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Bulls by a score of 109-91. Cleveland covered the spread as 4-point favorites and the game finished with a combined scoring total of 200 points.
Cleveland’s ATS record for the season is 19-17, and they have covered the spread in two straight games. As the underdog, they are 6-9 and 7-7 against the spread.
In their last two games, the Cavaliers have finished below the O/U line. Today’s line is set at 237.5, and their games have averaged 223.8 points this season.
Out of their 38 games this season, the majority of them (34) have had lower O/U lines than today’s. The Cavs’ O/U record for the season is 18-19-1.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.9 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st at 113.1 points per game.
Cleveland is 15th in field goal percentage at 47% and 19th in true shooting percentage. They are 22nd in pace at 98.1 possessions per game.
So far, the Cavs have made an average of 13 three-pointers per game, which is 14th in the league. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
Not only do the Cavaliers’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 3rd in the league in points allowed. Cleveland has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 11th in the league over their last three games at 102.7 PPG allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Cavaliers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.3% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Bucks to win this one with a projected score of 118-112.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 230 points, and we suggest taking the under
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
