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The Milwaukee Bucks (14-11) are 9-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4) on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV, FDSOH, and FDSWI.
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Cavaliers vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Cavaliers 118, Bucks 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-420)
- Total Pick: Over 221.5 (computer predicts 227.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Bucks (+9)
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Recent Cavaliers vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2024 | Cavaliers | -8.5 | 227 | -370 | +295 | 116-114 CLE |
| 11/2/2024 | Bucks | -2 | 230.5 | -130 | +110 | 114-113 CLE |
| 1/26/2024 | Bucks | -5.5 | 238 | -222 | +182 | 112-100 CLE |
| 1/24/2024 | Bucks | -6.5 | 237.5 | -275 | +222 | 126-116 MIL |
| 1/17/2024 | Cavaliers | -1 | 236 | -116 | -104 | 135-95 CLE |
| 12/29/2023 | Bucks | -5 | 241 | -203 | +168 | 119-111 MIL |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 19-8-0 ATS this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 9 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 9-4 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 16 of Cleveland's 25 games with a set total.
- The Cavaliers have won 21, or 87.5%, of the 24 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Cleveland has won 12 of its 13 games, or 92.3%, when favored by at least -420 on the moneyline.
Bucks 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee is 11-14-0 ATS this year.
- The Bucks have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 9 points or more this year (0-1).
- Milwaukee has hit the over in 11 of its 25 games with a set total (44%).
- The Bucks have won one of the six games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (16.7%).
- Milwaukee has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +325 or longer.
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Cavaliers vs. Bucks Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Illness),
Craig Porter Jr.: Questionable (Ankle),
Isaac Okoro: Out (Shoulder),
Emoni Bates: Out (Knee),
Max Strus: Questionable (Ankle)
Bucks
Bucks:
Damian Lillard: Out (Calf),
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable (Knee),
Khris Middleton: Questionable (Illness)
Cavaliers vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 20, 2024
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, FDSOH, and FDSWI
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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