The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (10-3) on Wednesday with tipoff from Fiserv Forum set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers come into this game on a 4-game losing streak, the last a 129-124 setback on Sunday to the Minnesota Timberwolves despite all-star G Darius Garland scoring 51 points, the 1st 50-point game of the NBA season. No other player on the Cavaliers scored more than 15 points.
The Bucks come into this game after taking a 121-106 loss at home on Monday to the Atlanta Hawks as 4.5 favorites. The Bucks shot worse from the field than the Hawks and turned the ball over an astounding 17 times. Star F Giannis Antetokoumpo scored 27 points with 8 rebounds and 8 turnovers.
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Cavaliers at Bucks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bucks -180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +4.5 (-112) | Bucks -4.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cavaliers at Bucks key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (illness) out
- G Donovan Mitchell (ankle) questionable
- G Ricky Rubio (knee) out
- F Dean Wade (knee) doubtful
Bucks
- G Grayson Allen (ankle) doubtful
- G Pat Connaughton (calf) questionable
- G Jrue Holiday (ankle) questionable
- F Joe Ingles (knee) out
- F Khris Middleton (wrist) out
- G Wesley Matthews (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 108, Bucks 103
Moneyline
AVOID
The moneyline here is fairly risky no matter which side you think will win. Injuries for the Bucks is the main reason that I’m picking the Cavs, but also the prowess of coach J.B. Bickerstaff and what he’s been able to do with this team. Their backcourt has been generating a lot of offense and with Milwuakee’s best perimeter shooters out and their best perimeter defender ailing they will be missing a lot.
Against the spread
BET CAVALIERS +4.5 (-112)
The Cavaliers should cover the spread and that’s why I have it as the safest play in this game. The Cavaliers have the 9th ranked offense in the NBA, averaging 116 ppg, and with that type of firepower it will be easy for them to stay in this game as long as they can find a way to make Antetokoumpo the only factor for the Bucks offense.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 219.5 (-110)
The Bucks and the Cavaliers are both top 7 in defense and are both allowing fewer than 110 opponent ppg. The Cavaliers have a phenomenal interior with C Jarrett Allen and F Evan Mobley that should be able to keep the freak that is Giannis from putting up the MVP numbers we’re used to seeing. Plus, injuries to several shooters will hamper Giannis’ ability to penetrate and kick it back out, reducing his playmaking ability.
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