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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Cavaliers

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA matchup at Rocket Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, October 26. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Fancy Cavs Against The Spread?

Bet on the Cavaliers against the spread, with an attractive line of -6.5 that they overcome the Bucks. There are odds of -115 that are currently on offer for this selection.

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8 Wins for Cavs in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Milwaukee Bucks won their previous game 122-116. This road victory at Scotiabank Arena against Toronto Raptors was their second on the spin. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points, while Cole Anthony added 23 and Gary Trent Jr. chipped in 20.

Cleveland Cavaliers got the win in their last game. A 131-124 triumph occurred on the road at Barclays Center when meeting Brooklyn Nets. Offensively, Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 35, while Sam Merrill contributed 22 and Jarrett Allen 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Fiserv Forum, they recorded a 112-100 win over the Bucks. The Cavs have won five on the spin against the Bucks. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Celtics Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.7 points, 44.0 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 71.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 118.8 points and 44.1 rebounds per matchup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists, while Gary Trent Jr. averages 3.8 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.6 points, 43.3 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 10.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.3 points and 42.2 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.1 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 (37.2%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 7.8 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

This Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Cavaliers are going to cover the -6.5 on the spread. You can get -115 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this NBA showdown.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bucks vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games against Bucks.

Cavs -6.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 29.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has had Over 29.5 points in 5 straight games at home. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -106 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 12.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) has finished with Over 12.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -103 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -6.5
Totals Under 235.5
Player Points Donovan Mitchell Over 29.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Cavs -6.5, Under 235.5 and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to score Over 29.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 109 - 118 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

Let’s roll the dice and try the Cavaliers to enjoy a 118-109 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cavs Favorites to Win According to the Books

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Cleveland Cavaliers are -244 favorites to win and that means a 71% chance of landing a victory. Milwaukee Bucks are the underdogs at +200 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is the spread and 235.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to bet Under 235.5, there are odds of -106.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Giannis Antetokounmpo Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -114 that he scores Over 30.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-112
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 29.5
-118
Under 29.5
-109
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 19.5
-104
Under 19.5
-122
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Gary Trent Jr (Bucks)
Over 14.5
-105
Under 14.5
-120
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Player Assists
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+114
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
-145
Under 3.5
+112
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Ryan Rollins (Bucks)
Over 3.5
-114
Under 3.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 12.5
-103
Under 12.5
-127
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-115
Under 9.5
-114
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-102
Under 9.5
-127
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Myles Turner (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
+102
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Cavs Home Record Includes Three Straight Defeats

The Cavaliers have come out on the wrong side in three straight at Rocket Arena. They have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 119.50 points on offense and surrendering 115.30 on defense.

The Bucks own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 115.90 points on offense and surrendering 116.40 on defense.

The Cavs earned a 124-101 win against the Bucks in the teams’ last meeting at Rocket Arena. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have collected seven wins, while the Bucks have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 5-5 234.80 119.50 115.30 4 6
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats 5-5 232.30 115.90 116.40 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Giannis Antetokounmpo 2 32.2 68 12 34.0 6.0 1.5 17.0 0.5 -
Ryan Rollins 2 29.6 22 5 11.0 2.5 1.0 4.5 0.5 2.5
Myles Turner 2 28.65 15 7 7.5 3.5 1.0 6.5 2.5 0.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 2 35.4 66 10 33.0 5.0 4.0 2.0 0.5 2.5
Evan Mobley 2 35.1 35 8 17.5 4.0 2.5 8.0 1.5 1.5
Jarrett Allen 2 29.3 26 5 13.0 2.5 - 5.5 0.5 2.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kevin Porter Jr.
Injured
Kyle Kuzma
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Darius Garland
Injured
De'Andre Hunter
Injured
Max Strus
Injured

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.

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

24 Oct NBA
Bucks 122-116 Raptors
22 Oct NBA
Wizards 120-133 Bucks
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 118-119 Pacers
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pacers 129-103 Bucks
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Pacers 101-117 Bucks
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 115-123 Pacers
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Bucks 98-117 Pacers
13 Apr NBA
Pistons 133-140 Bucks
11 Apr NBA
Bucks 125-119 Pistons
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

24 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 131-124 Nets
22 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 111-119 Knicks
13 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 114-105 Cavaliers
11 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
06 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
04 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 138-83 Heat
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 124-87 Heat
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Heat 112-121 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
  • 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