Milwaukee Bucks (2-0) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1)
October 26, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have looked great so far this season and they are now going for a third straight victory after outlasting the Raptors in a 122-116 road win on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 31 points, 20 rebounds and seven assists on 11 of 14 shooting, Cole Anthony added 23 points with seven assists on nine of 14 shooting off the bench while Gary Trent Jr chipped in with 20 points.
As a team, the Bucks shot 52 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Raptors in a close contest that was all locked up after three quarters. Before the Bucks poured in 36 points in the fourth quarter to pull away and escape with the victory. Antetokounmpo barely missed all night, but in the fourth quarter, it was Anthony who scored nine of his 23 points to spark the Bucks in a game that could’ve gone either way.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be eager to build some momentum following a 131-124 road win over the Nets on Friday night. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 35 points and five assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each scored 22 points while Craig Porter Jr chipped in with 14 points off the bench.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and 18 of 42 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Nets from the start. They looked to be in full control after pouring in 45 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 25 points. Before they had to grind their teeth down the stretch after the Nets cut their lead all the way down to just one point late in the contest. Still, the Cavaliers did just enough to get the job done and come away with the much-needed road win after dropping their first game of the season.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine games as favorites against the Bucks.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won each of the Cavaliers’ last three games at Rocket Arena.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games following a road win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Bucks’ last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Donovan Mitchell has scored 30+ points in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Myles Turner ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (34.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (6.5).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.7%).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (21.0).
Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction
The Bucks will again be missing Kevin Porter Jr with a left ankle sprain, and they are keeping an eye on Kyle Kuzma who is questionable for this one. The Cavaliers have ruled out Max Strus and Darius Garland, with De’Andre Hunter currently listed as questionable with knee soreness. The Cavaliers were able to earn their first victory of the season against the Nets on Friday, but that win was far from convincing.
So, I don’t see why they are so favored against the new-look Bucks in this spot. Sure, the Cavaliers have home-court advantage, but they are still missing some key players, so I think the Bucks represent decent value as the underdogs in this one. With that being said, I like what I’ve seen from the revamped Bucks so far this season, and I am going with the visitors with the points in a game they could win outright.
