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Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-12) travel to Fiserv Forum Saturday to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (19-12). Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Cavaliers might be the most surprising team so far this season. They look like true title contenders, possessing a top-10 defense led by C Jarrett Allen.

By far, the Cavs have been the best covering team in the NBA. They’re 23-5-2 ATS overall and 10-2-1 ATS as road underdogs. As for the Bucks, early injuries caused them to have a slow start out of the gate.

Despite winning 6 of their last 10, Milwaukee has covered just 3 games in that span. The Bucks typically have large spreads as the league’s reigning champions. They’re 13-18 ATS overall and just 4-8 ATS as home favorites.

Cavaliers at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:24 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cavaliers -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Bucks -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +1.5 (-122) | Bucks -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Cavaliers at Bucks key injuries

Cavaliers

C Evan Mobley (hip) questionable
PG Collin Sexton (knee) out
SF Isaac Okoro (health and safety protocols) out

Bucks

Not officially submitted (below is from Friday’s game)
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (health and safety protocols) out
SF Khris Middleton (knee) questionable
C Bobby Portis (health and safety protocols) out

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Cavaliers at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 107, Bucks 103

Money line

BET CAVALIERS (-108) as they’ve been absolutely rolling, covering 13 games in a row.

Giving up the second-fewest points in the NBA, the Cavaliers could be taking on a Bucks team down 5 of its top 7 players, including two-time MVP Antetokounmpo, who is in the league’s health and safety protocols.

The Bucks are on the second night of a back-to-back, coming off a 116-112 overtime loss at the New Orleans Pelicans. Down so many players, Milwaukee will field a team very unlike the one it finished last season with.

With that in mind, I’m taking the healthier side. With Mobley questionable, I’d certainly wait till his status is announced.

Against the spread

PASS on Cavaliers +1.5 (-122) and take the partially better value on their money line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213.5 (-107) as just too many players are expected to be sidelined. The Bucks are coming off a game in which they went to overtime and scored just 112 points.

PG Jrue Holiday dropped a career-high 40 points in the loss and SG Grayson Allen had 25. While the two had to score given who Milwaukee was down, having that same success against one of the league’s elite defenses isn’t likely.

Similarly, even when healthy, Cleveland doesn’t have a top-tier offense, ranking just 19th in points per game. It is also outside the top 10 in field-goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free-throw percentage.

All indications are this should be a slow game with a ton of missed shots and defensive rebounds. Take the UNDER 213.5 (-107) here.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (13-11) travel to Fiserv Forum Monday to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (15-9). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Cavaliers played Sunday and lost 109-108 to the Utah Jazz, covering the 5-point spread as home underdogs.

Cleveland will now go on the road and play the defending NBA Champions. The Cavaliers are 9-2-1 ATS as road underdogs so far this season. They continue to be without G Collin Sexton who has missed an extended period of time.

The Bucks may also be down several stars Monday and if you’re backing Milwaukee you should hold off on betting this game until you know their status.

After they struggled to start the season the Bucks are 9-1 in their last 10 games, shooting up to third in the East. Milwaukee is 4-7 ATS as a home favorite.

Cavaliers at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: Cavaliers +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Bucks -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +6.5 (-112) | Bucks -6.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Cavaliers at Bucks key injuries

Cavaliers (not officially submitted)

F Dean Wade (calf) questionable

Bucks

C Brook Lopez (back) out
G George Hill (knee) questionable
G Grayson Allen (illness) questionable
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) questionable

Cavaliers at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 108, Cavaliers 104

Money line

PASS on the money line, especially if Antetokounmpo plays.

The spread in this game feels like there is a belief he’ll be playing. If you’re feeling risky +210 for Cleveland is great value if the two-time MVP sits, but they’ll likely drop this one to the surging Bucks if he plays.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the CAVALIERS +6.5 (-112).

The Cavaliers were disrespected by sportsbooks against Utah Sunday and they covered with ease. This should again be the case and is a great value if Milwaukee’s stars do sit.

Even if Allen and Hill aren’t in the action, Milwaukee, a team that relies on shooting, may struggle.

The Cavaliers also rank as the league’s third-best defense. They hold their opponents to the eighth-worst three-point field goal percentage which is notable as Milwaukee shoots the third-most threes.

With potential All-Star C Jarrett Allen manning the paint the Cavaliers should be able to limit the Bucks dynamite offense.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 214.5 (-112) as the better side of the total.

While the Bucks are great, they’re already going to be down two starters and could be down as many as six role players.

Even without them in the lineup, the Cavaliers defend well and thrive at limiting what Milwaukee does best — three-point shooting. The Bucks also have a top-ten defense.

This should be a battle, and given the Cavs rank 24th in pace and should want this at their tempo, I expect the Under to hit.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-4) and the Milwaukee Bucks (5-4) will meet Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET tip at the FiServ Forum in Milwaukee. Below, we analyze the Cavaliers-Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Cavaliers at Bucks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cavaliers +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Bucks -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Cavaliers +12.5 (-115) | Bucks -15.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers at Bucks: Key Injuries

Cavaliers

G Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
G Dante Exum (calf) out
G Darius Garland (shoulder) out
F Kevin Love (calf) out
SG Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) out
G Collin Sexton (ankle) questionable
G Dylan Windler (hand) out

Bucks

G Pat Connaughton (groin) questionable
F Torrey Craig (nose) out

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Cavaliers at Bucks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 125, Cavaliers 103

Money line (ML)

The Bucks (-750) entered at -1500, which was cut in half, but you just cannot risk that kind of bread for such a small return. While the Cavaliers (+525) are banged up, it’s just too risky. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The BUCKS -12.5 (-105) have covered each of their past five home games against the Cavaliers +12.5 (-115), and five of the past seven meetings overall against Cleveland. Milwaukee will likely be in an extra angry mood after getting dumped by Utah at home by a 131-118 count last time out, too. Look for the Bucks to roll.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 222.5 (-110) is always the play when the Bucks are involved. The Over has cashed in three straight, and seven of nine games overall for Milwaukee. They’re No. 1 across the board in points scored (124.4 PPG), field-goal percentage (49.8) and 3-pointer percentage (42.2), while ranking in the bottom third in scoring defense (21st – 113.8 PPG).

Cleveland has hit the Under in seven in a row, posting 99 or fewer points in each of the past six. They are scoring just 102.1 PPG to rank 29th, and they’re allowing just 103.3 PPG to rank second defensively. But the Bucks will be able to crack the code and will score plenty on their home floor. Lean to the Over.

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Hoops Hype:

There are now 31 players owed $100 million-plus in guaranteed salaries in the NBA
Rumors: Cavaliers | Bucks

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