The Cleveland Cavaliers invade the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Here’s a Bucks vs. Cavaliers prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs. Cavaliers pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a tear as they’ve won 13 of their last 15 games overall, and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Knicks in a 109-94 home win last night. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists; James Harden added 20 points with four assists, while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks on seven of eight shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 35 points in the first quarter to jump out in front, but they didn’t take full control until the third quarter, where they outscored the Knicks by 23-11 to set up the statement win at home.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall, and they will be looking to keep it going after beating the Heat in a 128-117 home win on Tuesday. Kevin Porter Jr. led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists; Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis each scored 21 points, while Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 49 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they poured in 63 points in the first half to take a narrow lead into halftime, but this game came down to the fourth quarter, where the Bucks exploded for 39 points to pull off the unlikely victory in front of their home fans.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Bucks’ last six games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last six games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight night games against the Cavaliers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Ryan Rollins ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.6%) this season.
- Donovan Mitchell is one of only two players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.0%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.1).
Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are still slightly shorthanded with Max Strus still ruled out, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo once again. The Cavaliers enter this contest as one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and they will be brimming with confidence after smashing the red-hot Knicks last night, but the Bucks have also been in winning form lately, and they have home-court advantage and a rest advantage compared to the Cavaliers, who are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. This might be a close one, but I think the Cavaliers get off to a hot start and do enough to secure the win and cover on the road.