The Cleveland Cavaliers (6-0) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (1-4) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on FDSW. The Cavaliers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bucks. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Cavaliers vs Bucks
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 6-0 on the season with a 120-109 win over the Magic on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 216.5 by 12.5 points.
Cleveland took control early, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 26-16 to 36-16. They maintained their advantage by narrowly outscoring Orlando 29-28 in the 2nd quarter. Although the Magic outscored the Cavaliers in the 3rd and 4th quarters, Cleveland’s 95-78 lead heading into the final period was enough to secure the win.
The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win
The Bucks fell to 1-4 on the season after a 122-99 road loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as -6.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 231-point O/U line.
Memphis took control early with a 14-0 run, extending the score from 25-17 to 39-17. The Bucks trailed 40-24 after the 1st quarter and 70-99 going into the 4th, where they outscored the Grizzlies 29-23.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
The Cavaliers shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 15 threes at a 39.5% clip in their win over the Magic. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points, including 12 in the 2nd quarter, while Donovan Mitchell added 22, with 13 of those coming in the opening period.
Evan Mobley contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 6 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Caris LeVert also chipped in 8 of his 13 points in the 1st quarter.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
The Cavaliers shot 50.6% from the field and connected on 15 threes at a 39.5% rate in their 120-109 win over the Magic. Darius Garland led the way with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 22, scoring 13 of those in the opening quarter.
Evan Mobley contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, with 6 points coming in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Caris LeVert also made an early impact, scoring 8 of his 13 points in the 1st period.
Cavaliers Team Defense
The Cavaliers’ defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 16 points, but they gave up 34 in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. Still, they held the Magic to 109 points on 45% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Cleveland limited Orlando to 11 made threes at a 33% clip. The Magic also went 16/24 from the free-throw line. The Cavaliers grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.
Bucks Team Defense
The Cavaliers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the Magic to just 16 points. However, they allowed 28 points in the 2nd quarter and 34 in the 3rd. Cleveland gave up 31 points in the 4th but still managed to secure the win.
Overall, the Cavaliers held the Magic to 45% shooting, including 33% from beyond the arc, where Orlando made 11 threes. Cleveland sent the Magic to the line 24 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Cavaliers grabbed 42 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.
Cavaliers vs Bucks Trends
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-8.
Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +2, we recommend going with the Cavaliers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 232.5 and our model has the Cavaliers and Bucks finishing with a combined 265 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:November 2, 2024 Bucks, Cavaliers