Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds, AI Picks and Prediction
As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 6-9 this season and are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 7-7, and they are 22-17 overall against the spread. Keep reading for our Cavaliers vs Bucks Odds and AI picks.
In terms of their O/U record, Cleveland is 19-21-1 for the season. Today’s line of 236 is higher than 36 of their previous games, and their games have averaged 223.7 points per game.
Cleveland’s last game was a 126-99 win over the Magic. They were favored by 2 points in that game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 215 points.
The Cavaliers are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-15. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place. Cleveland has won eight straight games.
Home Court Advantage
In their last game, the Bucks defeated the Pistons by a score of 122-113. The combined NBA scoring total of 235 was below the O/U line of 247.5. Milwaukee was favored by 12.5 points in that game.
For the season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 26-17. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 245 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 236.
Milwaukee has won their last three games straight-up and is 30-13 overall, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 7-2 compared to 23-11 against the East.
The Bucks are 16-27 against the spread this season, including an 8-15 ATS record at home. As the favorite, they are 15-26 ATS and have gone 4-0 ATS as the favorite.
On average, the Bucks are outscoring their opponents by 6.3 points per game at home. Their ATS scoring margin at home is +6.3 compared to +1.5 on the road.
Game Information
| Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks |
| Location of the Game: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, January 24th 8:00 ET |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
| TEAM | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Cavaliers | 116 | 237 | Spread CLE +6.5 |
ML MIL -267 |
UNDER 236 |
| Bucks | 121 | ||||
AI Picks: Milwaukee Bucks 121 – Cleveland Cavaliers 116
SBAI Picks: ATS Cavaliers +6.5 | ML Bucks -267 | UNDER 236
Cavaliers vs Bucks Odds
Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Game Analysis
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 19th in the league at 114 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113 points per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 11th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 27th in free throw attempts per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have been one of the best defensive NBA teams in the league, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.7. This is even more impressive considering they have played the 2nd most games on the road (41) and still rank 2nd in points allowed per game on the road at 109.4.
Over their last five games, Cleveland has been the top-ranked defense in the NBA, allowing just 96.4 points per game. Over this stretch, they have been especially good at defending the three-point line, ranking 2nd in three-point percentage allowed at 30.6%.
On the season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 78.0% of games vs. the Cavaliers. They have also done a good job of limiting made free-throws, ranking 17th in the NBA in free throws made allowed per game at 23.1.
Milwaukee Bucks Game Analysis
At home, the Bucks are the 2nd-highest scoring team in the league, averaging 126.0 points per game. Overall, they are 2nd in the NBA with 124.6 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 79.1% of their games this season.
Milwaukee is 2nd in the league in pace, averaging 102.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 4th in the NBA standings at 49%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Bucks are 2nd in the league at 58%.
So far, Milwaukee has made the 5th-most three-pointers per game at 14.2. They are also 8th in three-point attempts. Overall, the Bucks are 9th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
So far this season, the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense has struggled, coming in 25th in the league at 120.5 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, allowing 128.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 17th at 47.4%. However, they have been solid at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 34.4% shooting from deep (9th).
Despite their struggles on defense, the Bucks have done a good job on the glass, ranking 10th in rebounds per game and 2nd in defensive rebounds. They have also been able to protect the rim, coming in 10th in blocked shots per game. One area where they have struggled is in steals, where they are 29th in the league.
Injury Report
For this NBA schedule, here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams:
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Right Shoulder – Probable
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Cavaliers and Bucks have gone in favor of the Cavaliers, putting together a record of 6-4. Against the spread, the Cavaliers have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Bucks. However, the Bucks have gone 1-2 in their last three home games vs. the Cavaliers. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Bucks and Cavaliers, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 222 points per contest.
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