Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-267) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (+215) in a Central Division matchup. The Bucks are favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 236.
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on BSW.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Milwaukee and Cleveland, the Cavaliers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 15 points.
- Across their last three road contests, Cleveland has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 121 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 123 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 3-7 ATS.
- The last ten games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bucks struggled vs the spread going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers have won eight straight games and are currently 26-15, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
This season, Cleveland has an ATS record of 22-17, including going 10-6 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last five games, and their average scoring margin vs. the spread on the road is +3.6 points per game.
As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 6-9 straight-up and 7-7 vs. the spread. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 15-10 as the underdog.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic by a score of 126-99. The O/U line for that game was 215, and Cleveland covered the spread as 2-point favorites.
This season, the Cavaliers have played in games with an average O/U line of 224.8, and their games have averaged 223.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236, and their season record is 19-21-1.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are averaging 114 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 113 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Cleveland is 22nd in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
One area where the Cavaliers have been efficient is their field goal percentage. They are shooting 47% from the field, which is 11th in the NBA.
On defense, the Cavaliers come into the game ranked 2nd in the league in points allowed at 109.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 96.3 points per contest (27th). Inside the arc, the Cavaliers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.3% and 35.0% from three-point territory.
Today, the Bucks are favored by 6.5 points against the Cavaliers. This is the 5th straight game that Milwaukee has been favored, and they have a record of 30-11 as the favorite this season.
When looking at their ATS record, the Bucks are 16-27 overall and have failed to cover in their last two home games. At home, they are 8-15 ATS, while going 8-12 ATS on the road.
Milwaukee’s straight-up win streak is at two games after defeating the Pistons by a score of 122-113. The combined scoring in that game was 235 points, and the O/U line was 247.5.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 26-17. In their games, the average over/under line is 239.5 points, and the average combined scoring is 245 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are currently in 2nd place with a record of 30-13. Within the Central Division, they are in 1st place.
When it comes to scoring, the Bucks are one of the top offensive teams in the league. They are currently averaging 124.6 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. At home, Milwaukee is averaging 126.0 points per game.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 79.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 2nd in the league at 102.1 possessions per game.
In terms of field goal percentage, Milwaukee is 4th in the NBA at 49%. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bucks are 5th in made threes per game but are just 9th in three-point shooting percentage.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Bucks is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 120.5 points per game (25th). Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
With a 6.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bucks to secure a 120-117 victory.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Cavaliers (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 237 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Right Shoulder – Probable
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
