Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 02, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Bucks are -1.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDWI | FDOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Milwaukee, WI.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Cavaliers vs Bucks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 6-0 against the spread, while the Bucks are 1-4 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+2.5 -115O 229.5 -110+110
Milwaukee Bucks -2.5 -105U 229.5 -110-135

Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Saturday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Bucks.

Bucks vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 45 away games (+15.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+10.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+9.75 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 92 games (+9.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 41 games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 67 games (+13.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 62 games (+11.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 24 of their last 37 games at home (+10.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games at home (+8.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 43 games at home (+8.55 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 6-0 (+6 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 6-0 against the Moneyline (+6.25 Units / 35.82% ROI)
  • 4-2 against the Over for game total points (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 2-4 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 1-4 (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • 1-4 against the Moneyline (-10 Units / -78.13% ROI)
  • 2-3 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • 3-2 against the Under for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 61 games (-61.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 79 games (-29.75 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 89 games (-24.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 67 games (-24.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 9 of their last 35 games at home (-20.35 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 91 games (-27.55 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 94 games (-24.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 89 games (-19.15 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-17.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-17.60 Units / -21% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Cavaliers were 28-1 (.966) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Cavaliers are 55-5 (.917) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .799

The Cavaliers were 43-25 (.632) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Bucks were 27-11 (.711) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Bucks were 30-9 (.769) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Cavaliers averaged 51.0 rebounds/game last season — 10th-lowest in the NBA.

The Bucks were 27-3 (.900) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Bucks were 29-8 (.784) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

Injury Report: Bucks vs. CavaliersSaturday‘s Game, Nov. 2

  • Milwaukee Bucks – No Injuries Reported
  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 56% last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers averaged 12.7 fast break points per game (1,043 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,829 points/3,483 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Bucks averaged 6.8 points in the paint per game (414 points/61 games) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.8

The Bucks had an eFG% of 57% last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Bucks shot 37% from three (1,217/3,307) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,869 rebounds/170 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers allowed 21.8 points in the paint per game (1,784 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 24.2

The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 39.7 defensive rebounds per game (3,254 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks have averaged 38.3 defensive rebounds per game (6,472 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Bucks averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,035 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Bucks allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (4,607 points/3,889 shots) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28


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