Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 17/01/2024, 07:35  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are  23-15 and fourth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 28-12 and currently in second place. 

The Milwaukee Bucks are aiming to extend their winning streak, having secured victories over the Celtics, Warriors, and Kings in their last three games. In their recent overtime win against the Kings, Damian Lillard contributed 29 points and eight assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded an impressive triple-double with 27 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists in the 143-142 victory. This performance aligns with their overall season trend, showcasing the Bucks as a scoring powerhouse, averaging 125.0 points per game, ranking them second in the NBA. However, defensively, Milwaukee need improvement, as they currently allow an average of 119.9 points per game, placing them 24th.. Having previously defeated their upcoming opponent at this venue just before the New Year, the Bucks enter the game as four-point favorites. 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in impressive form, riding a five-game winning streak after a convincing 109-91 victory over the Bulls last night. Donovan Mitchell put on a standout performance with 34 points and seven assists, while Caris LeVert added 16 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds. Offensively, the Cavaliers average 113.1 points per game, ranking them 21st in the league. They score 6.8 points fewer than the average points allowed by the Bucks and exhibit a slight increase in scoring at home (113.9) compared to away games (112.0). Defensively, Cleveland has been formidable, allowing just 110.7 points per game, the third-best record in the NBA. In the NBA Central Standings, the Cavaliers hold a solid record of 23-15, second in the division. However, there's a question mark over Caris LeVert's availability for the upcoming game.