The Bucks are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Jan 26. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on BSW. Milwaukee enters this game as 5.5-point favorites with the total set at 237.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Bucks vs Cavaliers player props and predictions below.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -5.5
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 26
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: BSW
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-3-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- The last five games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across the Bucks last three home games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 127. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- 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.
No Pressure for Cleveland as Away Dogs
With a record above .500, the Cavaliers are looking to build on their success as they take on the Bucks. So far this season, the Cavaliers have gone 26-16 overall. When playing at home, the Cavaliers are 15-8 compared to their 11-8 record on the road.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers scored 116 points, which is consistent with their season average of 114 points per game. In terms of shooting, the Cavaliers are 11th in the league with a 47% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-pointers, the Cavaliers are 12th in makes and 20th in percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Cavaliers are one of the best teams in the league, allowing just 110.1 points per game (3rd). They have been especially tough on the road, giving up just 110.3 points per contest (2nd).
Over their last five games, Cleveland has been even better, allowing just 101.2 points per game (2nd). During this stretch, opponents have struggled to find their shooting stroke, hitting just 43.6% from the field (2nd) and 32.3% from three (4th).
On the season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 76.2% of games vs. the Cavaliers. When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 66.7% of games vs. Cleveland.
Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance at Home?
With an overall record of 31-13, the Bucks are looking to add to their above .500 record when they face the Cavaliers. When playing away from home, the Bucks are 11-9 compared to their 20-4 record at home.
In their last game, the Bucks put up 126 points on the Cavaliers. They shot 50% from the field and hit 11 threes. This season, the Bucks have been focusing on shooting from outside, averaging 37.4 three-point attempts per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from three this season.
When it comes to defense, the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled this season, allowing 120.4 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up an average of 128.2 points per contest, which is 29th in the league during that stretch.
Despite their struggles, the Bucks have done a good job of defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 34.4% from deep, which is 9th in the NBA. On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 50% of their games against Milwaukee.
Overall, opponents have shot 47.5% from the field against the Bucks, which is 17th in the league. Over their last five games, Milwaukee has allowed opponents to shoot 50.7% from the field.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 31.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -112 while the under is at -119. Our model predicts that Giannis Antetokounmpo will finish the game going 13/21 from the field and scoring 34 points. Our suggested wager is to bet on the over for his prop bet, which comes with a payout of -112.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 31.5 Points (-112)
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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Bucks vs. Cavaliers game, we suggest taking the Cavaliers at +5.5. Even though our predictions have the Bucks winning 120-117, we see the Cavaliers as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 237.5, and our model projects the Cavaliers and Bucks to reach a combined total of 237 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Cavaliers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook