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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The favorites really stand out on the spread. Wager the Cavaliers at -8.5 to beat the Bucks with the confidence that they cover the line at -114.

Cleveland Cavaliers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 109-94 triumph at Rocket Arena against New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 23 points, while James Harden added 20 and Jarrett Allen chipped in 19.

Milwaukee Bucks last game saw them claim a 128-117 home win over Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 32 points, with Bobby Portis putting up 21 and Ryan Rollins contributing 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Cavs who came out on top when they last played the Bucks. At Rocket Arena, a 118-106 win was recorded. The Cavs have beaten the Bucks in the past seven matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	37	22	0.627	119.5	115	4.5	20-11	17-11	7-3	23-13	8-2	1W
Bucks	25	31	0.446	112.3	115.4	-3.1	13-13	12-18	7-4	18-19	7-3	1W

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The Cavs have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 10.6 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 50.0% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.6 points and 42.4 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.8 points and 6.1 assists, while Jarrett Allen averages 11.4 rebounds and Sam Merrill 3.2 (50.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Bucks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 114.2 points, 44.4 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.4 points and 42.4 rebounds.

Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.8 points, Jericho Sims 7.5 rebounds and Kevin Porter Jr. 6.6 assists, while A.J. Green has an average of 3.0 (39.0%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We are confident that Cavaliers will cover the spread in this NBA showdown. -8.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -114 that they will win by a bigger margin.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Cavaliers vs Bucks stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.

Cavs -8.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 122 - 111 Bucks

There are lots of different ways to back the Cavaliers on the correct score betting and something like 122-111 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cleveland Cavaliers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability due to their -345 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Milwaukee Bucks are trading at +275.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 227.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Over 227.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Cavaliers

-345

Bucks

+275

Point Spread

Cavaliers -8.5

-114

Bucks +8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 227.5

-114

Over 227.5

-106

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The Bucks have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 114.20 points per contest and giving up 118.80.

The Cavs have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 117.90 points on offense and surrendering 111.20 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O227.5	U227.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		5-5	233.00	114.20	118.80	5	5
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		8-2	229.10	117.90	111.20	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
• U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 111.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 113.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 118.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.30 (79.22%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 29.20
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 10.60
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (79.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 29.70
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.00 (77.92%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 34.00
• Assists: 24.70
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 11.90 (72.56%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	38	19	0.667	115	107.6	7.4	18-9	20-10	7-5	24-13	9-1	4W
Knicks	37	22	0.627	117.1	111.7	5.4	22-8	15-14	10-3	25-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	34	24	0.586	113.7	111.8	1.9	16-14	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	1L
76ers	32	26	0.552	116.6	115.9	0.7	15-15	17-11	8-6	20-19	5-5	2W
Nets	15	42	0.263	106.9	114.8	-7.9	8-20	7-22	3-9	11-24	2-8	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	14	0.75	117.3	109.4	7.9	22-7	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	37	22	0.627	119.5	115	4.5	20-11	17-11	7-3	23-13	8-2	1W
Bucks	25	31	0.446	112.3	115.4	-3.1	13-13	12-18	7-4	18-19	7-3	1W
Bulls	24	35	0.407	115.8	120.4	-4.6	15-16	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	44	0.254	111.5	119.2	-7.7	10-20	5-24	3-9	11-29	2-8	4L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	31	26	0.544	115.1	114.6	0.5	18-10	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Heat	31	28	0.525	120	117.1	2.9	17-11	14-17	5-5	16-17	5-5	1L
Hawks	29	31	0.483	117	118	-1	12-16	17-15	6-6	16-21	5-5	2W
Hornets	28	31	0.475	115.9	113.4	2.5	12-16	16-15	9-4	18-21	7-3	2W
Wizards	16	41	0.281	112.2	122.8	-10.6	11-19	5-22	2-8	11-25	4-6	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	45	14	0.763	119.4	107.7	11.7	24-7	21-7	8-3	32-9	7-3	3W
Nuggets	36	22	0.621	120.8	116.3	4.5	15-11	21-11	5-2	21-11	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	36	23	0.61	119.6	115.1	4.5	20-11	16-12	7-5	21-17	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	28	31	0.475	115.8	118.3	-2.5	16-15	12-16	5-7	22-18	5-5	1L
Jazz	18	40	0.31	118	125.9	-7.9	11-18	7-22	1-9	10-27	3-7	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	23	0.596	115.6	115.9	-0.3	16-12	18-11	6-6	23-14	5-5	2L
Suns	33	26	0.559	112.1	111.4	0.7	19-12	14-14	8-6	22-18	3-7	2L
Warriors	30	28	0.517	115.5	113.9	1.6	19-11	11-17	6-4	20-17	4-6	1L
Clippers	27	30	0.474	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-12	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	2L
Kings	13	46	0.22	110.3	121	-10.7	9-20	4-26	2-8	9-30	1-9	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	41	16	0.719	118.5	111.9	6.6	21-6	20-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	9W
Rockets	35	21	0.625	114.5	109.4	5.1	19-7	16-14	6-5	20-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	21	35	0.375	115.5	117.8	-2.3	12-16	9-19	5-6	17-22	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	36	0.368	114.4	117.6	-3.2	14-16	7-20	3-9	11-26	2-8	2W
Pelicans	17	42	0.288	114.8	120.4	-5.6	11-21	6-21	6-7	10-26	5-5	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	14	0.75	117.3	109.4	7.9	22-7	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	1L
Celtics	38	19	0.667	115	107.6	7.4	18-9	20-10	7-5	24-13	9-1	4W
Knicks	37	22	0.627	117.1	111.7	5.4	22-8	15-14	10-3	25-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	37	22	0.627	119.5	115	4.5	20-11	17-11	7-3	23-13	8-2	1W
Raptors	34	24	0.586	113.7	111.8	1.9	16-14	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	1L
76ers	32	26	0.552	116.6	115.9	0.7	15-15	17-11	8-6	20-19	5-5	2W
Magic	31	26	0.544	115.1	114.6	0.5	18-10	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Heat	31	28	0.525	120	117.1	2.9	17-11	14-17	5-5	16-17	5-5	1L
Hawks	29	31	0.483	117	118	-1	12-16	17-15	6-6	16-21	5-5	2W
Hornets	28	31	0.475	115.9	113.4	2.5	12-16	16-15	9-4	18-21	7-3	2W
Bucks	25	31	0.446	112.3	115.4	-3.1	13-13	12-18	7-4	18-19	7-3	1W
Bulls	24	35	0.407	115.8	120.4	-4.6	15-16	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	10L
Wizards	16	41	0.281	112.2	122.8	-10.6	11-19	5-22	2-8	11-25	4-6	2L
Nets	15	42	0.263	106.9	114.8	-7.9	8-20	7-22	3-9	11-24	2-8	5L
Pacers	15	44	0.254	111.5	119.2	-7.7	10-20	5-24	3-9	11-29	2-8	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	45	14	0.763	119.4	107.7	11.7	24-7	21-7	8-3	32-9	7-3	3W
Spurs	41	16	0.719	118.5	111.9	6.6	21-6	20-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	9W
Rockets	35	21	0.625	114.5	109.4	5.1	19-7	16-14	6-5	20-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	22	0.621	120.8	116.3	4.5	15-11	21-11	5-2	21-11	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	36	23	0.61	119.6	115.1	4.5	20-11	16-12	7-5	21-17	6-4	1W
Lakers	34	23	0.596	115.6	115.9	-0.3	16-12	18-11	6-6	23-14	5-5	2L
Suns	33	26	0.559	112.1	111.4	0.7	19-12	14-14	8-6	22-18	3-7	2L
Warriors	30	28	0.517	115.5	113.9	1.6	19-11	11-17	6-4	20-17	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	28	31	0.475	115.8	118.3	-2.5	16-15	12-16	5-7	22-18	5-5	1L
Clippers	27	30	0.474	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-12	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	21	35	0.375	115.5	117.8	-2.3	12-16	9-19	5-6	17-22	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	36	0.368	114.4	117.6	-3.2	14-16	7-20	3-9	11-26	2-8	2W
Jazz	18	40	0.31	118	125.9	-7.9	11-18	7-22	1-9	10-27	3-7	3L
Pelicans	17	42	0.288	114.8	120.4	-5.6	11-21	6-21	6-7	10-26	5-5	2W
Kings	13	46	0.22	110.3	121	-10.7	9-20	4-26	2-8	9-30	1-9	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	45	14	0.763	119.4	107.7	11.7	24-7	21-7	8-3	32-9	7-3	3W
Pistons	42	14	0.75	117.3	109.4	7.9	22-7	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	1L
Spurs	41	16	0.719	118.5	111.9	6.6	21-6	20-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	9W
Celtics	38	19	0.667	115	107.6	7.4	18-9	20-10	7-5	24-13	9-1	4W
Cavaliers	37	22	0.627	119.5	115	4.5	20-11	17-11	7-3	23-13	8-2	1W
Knicks	37	22	0.627	117.1	111.7	5.4	22-8	15-14	10-3	25-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	35	21	0.625	114.5	109.4	5.1	19-7	16-14	6-5	20-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	22	0.621	120.8	116.3	4.5	15-11	21-11	5-2	21-11	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	36	23	0.61	119.6	115.1	4.5	20-11	16-12	7-5	21-17	6-4	1W
Lakers	34	23	0.596	115.6	115.9	-0.3	16-12	18-11	6-6	23-14	5-5	2L
Raptors	34	24	0.586	113.7	111.8	1.9	16-14	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	1L
Suns	33	26	0.559	112.1	111.4	0.7	19-12	14-14	8-6	22-18	3-7	2L
76ers	32	26	0.552	116.6	115.9	0.7	15-15	17-11	8-6	20-19	5-5	2W
Magic	31	26	0.544	115.1	114.6	0.5	18-10	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Heat	31	28	0.525	120	117.1	2.9	17-11	14-17	5-5	16-17	5-5	1L
Warriors	30	28	0.517	115.5	113.9	1.6	19-11	11-17	6-4	20-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	29	31	0.483	117	118	-1	12-16	17-15	6-6	16-21	5-5	2W
Hornets	28	31	0.475	115.9	113.4	2.5	12-16	16-15	9-4	18-21	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	28	31	0.475	115.8	118.3	-2.5	16-15	12-16	5-7	22-18	5-5	1L
Clippers	27	30	0.474	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-12	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	2L
Bucks	25	31	0.446	112.3	115.4	-3.1	13-13	12-18	7-4	18-19	7-3	1W
Bulls	24	35	0.407	115.8	120.4	-4.6	15-16	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	10L
Grizzlies	21	35	0.375	115.5	117.8	-2.3	12-16	9-19	5-6	17-22	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	36	0.368	114.4	117.6	-3.2	14-16	7-20	3-9	11-26	2-8	2W
Jazz	18	40	0.31	118	125.9	-7.9	11-18	7-22	1-9	10-27	3-7	3L
Pelicans	17	42	0.288	114.8	120.4	-5.6	11-21	6-21	6-7	10-26	5-5	2W
Wizards	16	41	0.281	112.2	122.8	-10.6	11-19	5-22	2-8	11-25	4-6	2L
Nets	15	42	0.263	106.9	114.8	-7.9	8-20	7-22	3-9	11-24	2-8	5L
Pacers	15	44	0.254	111.5	119.2	-7.7	10-20	5-24	3-9	11-29	2-8	4L
Kings	13	46	0.22	110.3	121	-10.7	9-20	4-26	2-8	9-30	1-9	1W

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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