The Cleveland Cavaliers are relying on LeBron James more than ever and the results are speaking for themselves. Cleveland has won 18 of its last 19 and sets its sights on the young Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
Sportsbook opened the wine and gold as 2-point road favorites with a total of 217.
- The Bucks are 2-5 SU in their last seven games vs divisional opponents.
- The Cavaliers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games with one day off between games.
- The Cavaliers are 5-0 SU in their last five games against the Bucks.
James is averaging 25.8 points, 13.4 assists and 11 boards during a five-game winning streak. The Cavs have reached the 100-point mark in each of their past 24 games and have knocked down at least 10 three-pointers in 20 straight. Cleveland has easily dispatched the Bucks of late, having won its last five vs Milwaukee.
All-star small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has enjoyed great success against the Cavs this year, however, as the Greek Freak is averaging 37 points and 8.5 rebounds in two games against Cleveland. The 23-year-old has scored 25 or more points in eight straight heading into this one and ranks second in the NBA with a 29.8 scoring average. Milwaukee has scored 100 or more points in each of the past 12 games.
OVER bettors love seeing these teams get together. In the last 12 meetings between the Cavs and Bucks, the OVER is 10-2. The Bucks have also gone OVER the total in each of their last eight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Milwaukee Bucks as 2.5-point underdogs in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 217 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Bucks to win this game 109-106. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Milwaukee battles the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently with a 23-8 mark (11-19-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 18-10 for the Milwaukee Bucks and 15-15-1 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Cleveland injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Bucks rated this week at No. 19 and the Cavaliers sitting at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Milwaukee's No. 15-ranked offense averaging 104.46 PPG, against a Cleveland Cavaliers defense that ranks No. 22 at 107.06 PPG. The Bucks field goal percentage has averaged 47.98% so far, less than the Cavaliers shooters have achieved on the year, 48.37% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
LeBron James scored 20 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Cleveland on Sunday, leading the Cavaliers to a 106-99 victory over Washington at Capitol One Arena.
The Bucks wasted a 28-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo as Houston ran past them 115-111 on Saturday at Toyota Center.
- Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games
- Cleveland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
- Milwaukee is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Chicago, Thursday, December 21
Milwaukee home to Charlotte, Friday, December 22
