Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds & Picks

The NBA season feels like it’s really heating up now that the regular season is behind us. Fresh off their NBA Cup win, the Milwaukee Bucks enter tonight’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers riding high. But they will face a tough challenge without Damian Lillard while Khris Middleton is doubtful. The Bucks took advantage of a poor shooting night from Oklahoma City in the Cup Final, but their middling offense and defense could be exposed against a far more consistent Cavaliers team.

Cleveland – the current top seed in the Eastern Conference – is almost at full strength, with only Isaac Okoro on the sidelines. They are among the league’s best on both sides of the ball, combining an efficient offense with a suffocating defense. Led by Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs are built to exploit any weaknesses the shorthanded Bucks have. While Milwaukee has played better of late, their lack of firepower without Lillard significantly reduces their ability to contend against top competition. The public appears to be heavily skewed toward Milwaukee after their Cup win, with nearly 70% of bets going their way. However, this feels like a tough spot for the Bucks, whose recent reliance on shooting and turnover luck against OKC won’t translate against a disciplined Cleveland team. Expect the Cavs to avoid the inconsistencies that plagued the Thunder and take control early.

Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction: Cavaliers -9 (-110) available at time of publication. Can be played to that number.

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