Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 12-29-23 NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks look to stay hot after winning 13 of their last 16 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a statement win after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview 

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Magic, Knicks, and Nets over the last week. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 125.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.8 points and 10.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts

• The Bucks have lost each of their last nine games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• Each of the Bucks’ last seven games as road favorites against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

The Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a loss to the Pelicans with wins over the Bulls and Mavericks. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 5.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 home games against the Bucks following a road win.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
• Seven of the last eight night games between the Bucks and Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse have gone UNDER the total points line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 5 of the last 7 meetings against the Bucks, so there’s some value with the home dog. However, the Bucks are playing their best ball as of late and there’s a clear edge in health. The Cavs are still without Garland, Mobley, and Mitchell is questionable. There’s only so many banged up bodies a team can overcome, and it’s even tougher against one of the best reams in the league. Give me the Bucks and the reasonable line.