Looking for Bucks vs. Cavaliers predictions? We have you covered as the Cavaliers travel to take on the Bucks on Wednesday, Jan 24 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 237 with the Bucks favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -6.5
- Total 237
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 24
- 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 1-4 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 119 points per game.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.
Will the Cavaliers Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
As we get ready for today’s game, the Cavaliers are looking to build on their current eight game win streak. Overall, they are 26-15 and have gone 18-9 against other Eastern Conference teams. In non-conference games, they are 8-6.
Cleveland’s offense was solid in their most recent game, as they put up 126 points against the Magic. They shot 56.2% from the field and went 16/22 from the free throw line. Sam Merrill led the team in scoring with 26 points, while Donovan Mitchell chipped in 25 points for the Cavaliers.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.7. Over their last five games, they have been even stingier, giving up just 96.4 points per contest.
One area where Cleveland has been successful is in limiting opponents’ three-point shooting. On the year, they are 7th in three-point percentage allowed at 35.0%. In terms of total made threes allowed per game, they are also 7th at 11.9.
So far this season, opponents have scored fewer than their season average in 78.0% of games vs. the Cavaliers.
Can Milwaukee Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
As the Bucks take on the Cavaliers, they will look to stay above .500. So far, the Bucks are 30-13 and have a 11-9 road record to go along with their 19-4 home record.
In terms of scoring, the Bucks offense is 2nd in the league at 124.6 points per game. In 72.1% of their games, they have outscored their opponent’s average points allowed. The team’s leading scorer is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.2 points per game. Damian Lillard is also averaging 25.3 points per game this season.
When it comes to defense, the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled this season, giving up an average of 120.5 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, allowing 128.6 points per contest, which is 28th in the league during that stretch.
On the year, opponents have hit 47.4% of their shots against Milwaukee, which is 17th in the NBA. That includes a three-point percentage of 34.4%, which is 9th. In terms of steals, the Bucks are 29th in the league at 6.5 per game.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Milwaukee has done a good job of limiting attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA in three-point attempts allowed per game at 34.7. However, opponents have hit 12.0 threes per game against the Bucks, which is 9th in the league.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 31.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. In his matchup vs. the Bucks, we are recommending to take the under on Donovan Mitchell and his prop of 31.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 28.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 31.5 Points (-121)
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
In this Cavaliers vs. Bucks matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Cavaliers at +6.5. While we project the Bucks to win 121-115, our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers for the point spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237, and our model predicts the Cavaliers and Bucks to score a combined 236 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Cavaliers +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook