The Milwaukee Bucks (1-5) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-0) on Monday, November 4th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on NBA. 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 7:00 ET.

Bucks vs Cavaliers

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks fell to 1-5 on the season after a 114-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday. Milwaukee, who were -2 point favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 227 narrowly missed the O/U line of 230.5.

Milwaukee started strong, leading 38-30 after the 1st quarter, but a 13-0 run by Cleveland turned the game. The Bucks fought back, outscoring the Cavs 29-27 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Cavaliers improved to 7-0 with a 114-113 win over the Bucks on Saturday. Cleveland, who were +2 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 227, just under the 230.5 O/U line.

Cleveland went on a 13-0 run, stretching the score from 53-47 to 66-47. They outscored the Bucks 31-24 in the 2nd quarter and 26-22 in the 3rd, taking an 87-84 lead into the 4th. Despite being outscored 29-27 in the final period, the Cavs held on for the win.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

Damian Lillard’s 10 threes and 41 points, including 18 in the 1st quarter, highlighted the Bucks’ loss to the Cavaliers. He shot 66.7% from deep and added 9 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 34 points, 16 rebounds, and 9 assists, with 8 points in the 4th quarter.

Milwaukee connected on 18 threes, shooting 46.2% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Taurean Prince hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 points in the 1st quarter.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Damian Lillard knocked down 10 threes at a 66.7% rate, finishing with 41 points and 9 assists in the Bucks’ 114-113 loss to the Cavaliers. He hit 18 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 34 points, 16 rebounds, and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field.

Milwaukee connected on 18 threes, shooting 46.2% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Taurean Prince hit 4 threes at an 80% clip, scoring 16 points in the game.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the Bucks gave up 114 points to the Cavaliers, allowing 30 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 26 points, and allowed 27 in the 4th.

Milwaukee held Cleveland to 15 made threes on 39% shooting and sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 11 free throws. The Bucks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards, finishing with 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Defensively, the Bucks gave up 114 points to the Cavaliers, who shot 48% from the field. Milwaukee allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 26 points. The Cavaliers scored 27 in the 4th to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, the Bucks allowed Cleveland to hit 15 threes on 39% shooting. The Cavaliers also went 11/15 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Bucks vs Cavaliers Trends

• In their last ten games away from 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.
• The Cavaliers are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
• Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Bucks vs. Cavaliers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Bucks at +7. Although our projections show the Cavaliers winning 131-127, we suggest placing your bet on the Bucks for the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230.5 and given that our model is projecting 258 points between the teams, we like the over.

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