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Bucks-Cavaliers Game Preview & Info
The 9-5 Cleveland Cavaliers (3rd in East) host the 8-6 Milwaukee Bucks (7th in East) at 7:00 PM EST on Peacock in a massive divisional matchup. Donovan Mitchell (30.4 PPG, 5.4 APG, 6-time All-Star) leads the Cavs without injured star Darius Garland (toe), while Giannis Antetokounmpo (32.6 PPG, 11.3 RPG, MVP candidate, probable with knee) looks to bounce back from a 119-95 blowout loss to the LA Lakers (Nov 16).
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Last Game: Win 108-100 vs Memphis Grizzlies (Nov 16 – Sat) – Mitchell 30 pts
- Rest Days: 1 day since Nov 16 (normal rest)
- Home: 5-2 | Road: 4-3
- Current: 6-game homestand (alternating W/L in last 5 games)
- Missing: Darius Garland (toe), Jaylon Tyson (concussion), Max Strus (foot surgery)
Milwaukee Bucks
- Last Game: Loss 119-95 @ LA Lakers (Nov 16) – Giannis 32 pts, Kuzma/Turner 4 pts combined
- Rest Days: 1 day since Nov 16 (normal rest, but tired from 3-in-4 stretch)
- Home: 5-4 | Road: 3-2
- Current: 3-in-4 games stretch (fatigue factor)
- Giannis Status: PROBABLE (knee, game-time decision)
Game Details
- Date/Time: Monday, Nov 17, 7:00 PM EST
- Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- TV: Peacock (streaming exclusive)
- Spread: CLE -6.5, MIL +6.5
- Total: 236.5
Giannis & Donovan Mitchell DFS Projections Today (DraftKings/PrizePicks)
Donovan Mitchell Fantasy Projections (vs Bucks)
- Conservative Estimate (26 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl): 42-45 fantasy points
- Expected Estimate (30 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 2 stl): 50-54 fantasy points
- Ceiling Estimate (40+ pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl): 64-68 fantasy points
Mitchell is averaging 30.4 PPG, 5.4 APG, 4.6 RPG through 12 games while carrying the Cavs without Darius Garland (toe injury). Against the Bucks on Oct 26, Mitchell scored 24 points in a 118-113 Cavs win. Expect another elite performance at home.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Fantasy Projections (vs Cavaliers – Knee Probable)
- Conservative Estimate (if plays 28 min: 26 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast, 1 blk): 48-52 fantasy points
- Expected Estimate (if healthy 35 min: 33 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast, 1 blk): 58-62 fantasy points
- Ceiling Estimate (if fully healthy 38 min: 40 pts, 14 reb, 9 ast, 2 blk): 72-76 fantasy points
Giannis is averaging 32.6 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 7.1 APG but is PROBABLE (knee). In the last meeting @ Cleveland (Oct 26), Giannis posted 40 pts, 14 reb, 9 ast in a 118-113 loss. If he plays tonight, he’s a must-start despite the injury tag.
Bucks vs Cavs Player Props & Expert Pick – Donovan Mitchell Props
Both of these teams are playing at a top-10 pace in the NBA (per Hollinger). The Bucks rank just 19th in defensive efficiency this season, so this game could be a goldmine for fantasy points, as long as it stays competitive.
The absence of Garland should help continue to spike Mitchell’s assist rate, as the ball is in his hands much more. I like Mitchell a lot against Milwaukee on Monday night.
- Expert Pick: Donovan Mitchell Higher Than 34.5 Points + Assists
