Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction 3/9/25 NBA Picks Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to the Fiserv Forum to battle the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Cavaliers Pick.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on an absolute tear as they’ve reeled off 17 wins from their last 18 games and they will be aiming for a 14th straight victory after sneaking past the lowly Hornets in a 118-117 road win on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 24 points, Darius Garland added 20 points while Evan Mobley chipped in with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 42 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they dominated the first half to take a 13-point lead. However, they allowed the Hornets back into the contest and needed to close the final 5:18 on a 23-13 run to escape with the narrow road win in a game that could’ve gone either way. The Cavs will meet the Nets and Grizzlies after this game.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Magic in a 111-109 home defeat last night. Giannis Antetokounmpo tried his best as he led the team with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, Damian Lillard added 26 points with four assists while Taurean Prince chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 54 percent from the field and 11 of 23 from the 3-point line as they allowed the Magic to get off to a flyer and fell behind by as many as 17 points. This really cost them as they rallied to cut the deficit to just two points before Lillard missed the potential game-winner in the final possession. The Bucks will face the Pacers, Lakers, and Thunder following this one.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Bucks have won 14 of their last 15 home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
• The Cavaliers have lost nine of their last 11 road games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against the Cavaliers following a home loss.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games following a win.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 games.
• The Bucks have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
• The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).
• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.1).
• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.2%).

The Cavaliers expect to have a full squad available for this meeting, while the Bucks are still missing Gary Trent Jr and Pat Connaughton. The Cavaliers have expectedly opened as favorites in this one, but I think the line should be even higher as they have looked nearly unbeatable when they have all their players. They are up against a Bucks team who are playing this one on zero days rest. I am sure the Bucks will be up for this game and I expect them to hang around, but they have been so stagnant on offense lately that I’ve been surprised with their recent success. With that being said, I am going with the Cavaliers to continue their hot streak with a 14th straight victory on the road.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: Cleveland -7.5

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