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Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions
The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 31-13 and second in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 26-16 and currently in fifth place in the Conference standings.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were on an eight-game win streak, only to be halted by the red-hot Bucks in a 126-116 road loss on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points and eight assists, while Jarrett Allen contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. As a team, Cleveland ranks 19th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 114 points per game. Their offensive strength is particularly evident at home, where they put up an average of 114.8 points, slightly higher than their away average of 113.2. However, the Cavaliers' standout strength lies on the defensive end, boasting the second-best defense in the league, allowing only 110.1 points per game. In the upcoming match, Cleveland faces the challenge of playing without Tristan Thompson, who is suspended, while Ty Jerome and Darius Garland are doubtful.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been enjoying a successful stretch, securing victories in six of their last seven games. Their quest for a fourth consecutive win materialized with a 126-116 triumph over this opponent on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental with an outstanding triple-double performance, amassing 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 28 points to the victory. Milwaukee currently stands as the NBA's highest-scoring team, averaging 124.6 points per game. In contrast, their upcoming opponents, the Cavaliers, boast the second-best defense in the league, allowing only 110.1 points per game. The Bucks’ defensive performance is less stellar, though, allowing an average of 120.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the NBA. Notably, the Bucks enter the upcoming match without any injury concerns.
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The Best Betting Odds for Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers Match
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1.45 | 2.8 |
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1.41 | 2.67 |
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1.45 | 2.75 |
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1.44 | 2.75 |
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1.46 | 2.8 |
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1.45 | 2.8 |
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1.45 | 2.8 |
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Who will win the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on 26/01/2024 of the current NBA season:
- Milwaukee Bucks has a 57.24% chance to pick up the win against Cleveland Cavaliers according to Unibet ⭐ with the odds of 1.46.
- There is a probability of 42.76% ⭐ for Cleveland Cavaliers to win vs Milwaukee Bucks with odds of 2.8 at Bet365.
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Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers's standings in the NBA
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Milwaukee Bucks - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- The Bucks have won 31 of their 44 matches this season
- The Bucks are on a three-match winning streak
- The Bucks are 20-4 at home this season
- The Bucks beat this opponent 126-116 on Wednesday
- The Cavaliers have a few notable absentees heading into this match
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Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavs were up against it from tip-off on Wednesday and never looked likely to close the deficit as the high-scoring Bucks romped to victory. With Doc Rivers now at the helm, the Bucks will be eager to get in the good books of their new boss, and we fancy them to complete the double in this one. Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction: Milwaukee Bucks to win the match.
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