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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Milwaukee Bucks (29-16) battle the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-19) Saturday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers lost 120-114 to the Golden State Warriors Friday, losing outright as 10.5-point home favorites. Cleveland is on a 2-game losing skid but has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5 and is 23-21-3 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Cavs are No. 1 in opponents’ points per game (107.4).

The Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 Tuesday, covering as 1.5-point home favorites. Milwaukee has covered 2 straight contests and 4 of its last 6. The Bucks are 11-11 straight up on the road this season, holding teams in check with the league’s 4th best opponents’ field goal percentage (45.4%).

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Bucks at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Cavaliers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +1.5 (-108) | Cavaliers -1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bucks at Cavaliers key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) questionable
F Khris Middleton (knee) out

Cavaliers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 113, Bucks 109

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Cavaliers (-125) here, and their strength at home should be reassuring enough to play the spread and not the juiced moneyline odds.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -1.5 (-112).

The Cavaliers have the Eastern Conference’s best home record at 19-5. They also have the length in F Evan Mobley and C Jarrett Allen to tame how effective Antetokounmpo is at attacking the glass.

The Warriors beat Cleveland on Friday but only because they shot 53% from deep. The Bucks are unlikely to post those types of numbers. The Cavs are 15-8-1 ATS this season at home while Milwaukee is 8-11-3 ATS on the road. Considering the Cavs’ style of play and the season-long trends, back the CAVALIERS -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 220.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers are 23-24 O/U this season with the Bucks 22-23 O/U. Cleveland just allowed 120 points to the Warriors without G Stephen Curry and has gone Over in 4 of its last 6 games, so despite a strong defense, betting the Over recently has been profitable.

The Bucks have gone Over in their last 2 as well, scoring at least 130 points in both games. The Bucks rank 15th in pace and should try to speed up this tempo.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Milwaukee Bucks (22-8) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-11) meet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bucks picked up a 128-119 win at the New Orleans Pelicans Monday as the Over cashed for the 3rd time in 4 games. Milwaukee has won and covered each of the past 2 outings and is looking to cover for a 3rd straight game for the first time since Nov. 2-5.

The Cavaliers throttled the visiting Utah Jazz 122-99 Monday in a revenge game for G Donovan Mitchell. He went for 23 points, including 4 of 5 from behind the 3-point line, and was 1 of 7 Cavs to score 12 or more points in a balanced performance on offense.

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Bucks at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Cavaliers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +2.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Cavaliers key injuries

Bucks

F Khris Middleton (knee) doubtful

Cavaliers

F Lamar Stevens (knee) doubtful
F Dean Wade (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bucks at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 110, Cavaliers 106

Moneyline

The BUCKS (+110) are worth playing as short ‘dogs on the road.

Milwaukee won the first 2 meetings this season, including a 117-102 win in Cream City as a 4-point favorite on Nov. 25. Milwaukee also won by 15 points in a matchup Nov. 16 in Wisconsin.

Against the spread

While the Cavaliers have cashed ATS in 4 of the past 6 meetings, the BUCKS +2.5 (-115) hold a 6-4 ATS advantage across the past 10 in this series.

The Cavs are an impressive 14-4-1 ATS in their last 19 home games, but they’re also 1-5 ATS in their previous 6 games following a straight-up win.

Over/Under

UNDER 216.5 (-110) is the lean, as it has cashed at a 5-1-1 clip in the past 7 meetings in Cleveland.

In addition, the Under is 15-4 in the past 19 road games for the Bucks. The Under is also 10-3 in the past 13 games overall for the Cavs while going 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Milwaukee Bucks (30-19) meet Cleveland Cavaliers (29-19) in a Central Division showdown Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Milwaukee won its third straight game Saturday by beating the Sacramento Kings, 133-127, but failed to cover as 8-point home favorites. The Bucks are 5-5 straight-up (SU) and 3-7 against the spread (ATS).

Cleveland has won seven of its past eight games including two straight with the latest being a 95-93 victory over the New York Knicks. But, the Cavs have lost ATS in their last three games and are just 4-5-1 ATS in the last 10.

The Cavs are 1-1 straight-up (SU) but 2-0 ATS in their two meetings with the Bucks this season. Cleveland’s 119-90 victory, Dec. 18, snapped Milwaukee’s 8-game winning streak in their head-to-head series (6-2 ATS).

However, the Bucks were without all of their Big 3 (Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday) in the Cavs’ victory.

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Bucks at Cavaliers 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 2 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Cavaliers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -4.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Bucks at Cavaliers key injuries

Bucks

SF Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
SG Grayson Allen (league suspension) out

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (illness) questionable
SF Lauri Markkanen (ankle) out

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Bucks at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 115, Cavs 107

Money line

PASS even though I have Milwaukee winning this one handily because the Bucks (-190) is just too far out of my price range. Typically, -150 is the most I’d pay for an outright winner in NBA regular-season action.

Against the spread

BET the BUCKS -4.5 (-110) because this line feels cheap for a Milwaukee team that’s at full health and well-rested.

In fact, Milwaukee has been at least a double-digit favorite in seven of the last nine meetings with Cleveland. Granted, the Cavs are one of the surprise teams through the first half of the season.

But, Milwaukee hasn’t played since Saturday, and the main reason they didn’t beat the Kings worse was Giannis took the night off.

When Giannis, Middleton and Holiday are all on the floor, Milwaukee has a plus-10.9 adjusted net rating, which would grade in the 95th percentile of lineups (CTG).

Furthermore, Giannis and Middleton are having their best months of the season in Jan. Giannis is averaging 31.6 points per game (PPG) on 52.6% shooting with 10.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and a plus-17 net rating this month.

While Middleton is averaging 23.5 PPG on 63.5% true shooting (.486/.457/.902) with 6.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists and a plus-9 net rating.

Finally, Cleveland could be missing two frontcourt starters and will definitely be without Markkanen, who is third on the Cavs with a plus-4.5 adjusted on/off net rating. If Allen misses Wednesday’s game, the Bucks will dominate the Cavs on the boards.

BET the BUCKS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 218.5 (-107) for a tiny wager, if at all, because the Bucks scored at least 123 points in two of their three meetings with the Cavs last season.

Milwaukee’s lineup Wednesday will closely resemble last season’s squad more so than the Bucks team that played Cleveland earlier this season.

However, both teams rank in the top-seven in defensive rating, Cleveland is 1-6 O/U in its last seven versus teams with a 60.0% winning rate or better and the Under is 3-1-1 in the last five Bucks-Cavaliers meetings.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Milwaukee Bucks (14-8) battle the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-13) Saturday in the second end of a two-game set at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Bucks at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Cavaliers +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread/ATS: Bucks -10.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +10.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Bucks

None affecting this game.

Cavaliers

PG Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
PF Kevin Love (calf) out
PF Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) questionable
PG Collin Sexton (neck) probable

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Bucks at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 124, Cavaliers 108

Money line (ML)

The Bucks (-550) crushed the Cavaliers (+400) by a 123-105 score in Friday’s game, and they’ll do it again less than 24 hours later in C-Town. Even so, risking five-and-a-half times your potential return isn’t a great long-term strategy. AVOID, and look to the spread.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BUCKS -10.5 (-110) covered a big number in Friday’s game, winning by 18, and they’ll be able to push past the Cavaliers +10.5 (-110) again. Cleveland is on an 0-5 ATS skid since its last cover on Jan. 27. The Cavs are now 0-2 SU/ATS in two meetings with the Bucks to date, losing by an average of 14.0 PPG. Milwaukee just has their number, and Cleveland is a bit banged up, too. Take advantage.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 227.5 (-110) is a very big number, but this is 2021, not 1991. There is no defense in the NBA anymore. Cleveland has actually consistently ranked in the Top 10 in scoring defense, but they allowed 121 to the Clippers Wednesday and 123 to the Bucks Friday. The Over is 7-3-1 in the past 11 games for the Cavs and 4-0-1 in the past five for the Bucks.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Milwaukee Bucks (13-8) travel to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-12) Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Bucks at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bucks -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Cavaliers +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
Against the spread/ATS: Bucks -10.5 (-115) | Cavaliers +10.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucks at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Bucks

None.

Cavaliers

PG Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) out
PF Kevin Love (calf) out
PF Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) questionable
PG Collin Sexton (neck) questionable

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Bucks at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 123, Cavaliers 107

Money line (ML)

The Bucks (-600) will almost assuredly beat the Cavaliers (+425), who enter the game with a couple of key injury concerns, too. Still, you cannot risk six times your potential return, especially on a road team. It’s just not a good long-term betting strategy. Even if you hit a Milwaukee ML wager at this price at an 86 percent success rate, you would be in the negative across 100 total bets. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The BUCKS -10.5 (-115) are a decent play against the Cavaliers +10.5 (-105), even more so if Nance and/or Sexton are unable to go. Cleveland would have a hard enough time covering with all hands on deck. The Cavs were showing some signs of life in the middle of January, but they’re 2-5 SU/ATS across the past seven, including an 0-4 ATS across the past four.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 227.5 (-110) is the play when Milwaukee is involved. They have averaged 132.0 PPG across their past two outings, going for at least 130 points in each game. The Over is also on a 4-0 run for the boys from Cream City.

Cleveland ranks sixth in the NBA in defensive scoring average at 108.7 PPG, and they’re just 29th in offense with 103.7 PPG. However, the Over has cashed in seven of their past 10 overall.

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