Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 20, 2024

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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds & Picks – 12/20/2024

  • Date: December 20, 2024
  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse


Betting Odds

Spread:Milwaukee Bucks 9 (-110), Cleveland Cavaliers -9 (-110)
Over/Under:223.5
Moneyline:Milwaukee Bucks 305, Cleveland Cavaliers -380


Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Milwaukee Bucks - 24%Milwaukee Bucks - 28%
Cleveland Cavaliers - 76%Cleveland Cavaliers - 72%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks (15-11) are set to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4) on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. This matchup holds significant weight, given the divisional rivalry between these two teams, and both sides will be eager to claim bragging rights.

Milwaukee enters the contest riding a wave of momentum, having won four consecutive games. Their latest victory was an impressive 97-81 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they defied the odds as 5-point underdogs. With three days of rest, the Bucks should be fresh and ready to extend their winning streak.

On the other hand, Cleveland has been a force to reckon with, winning 21 of their last 25 games, including a dominant 130-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets in their previous outing. The Cavaliers have had four days of rest, which bodes well for their chances to perform at peak levels.

Oddsmakers have installed the Cavaliers as 8-point favorites, and the moneyline reflects their strong position with Cleveland at -335 and Milwaukee at +280. The implied probabilities suggest a 75% chance of victory for the Cavaliers and a 25% chance for the Bucks.

For player prop enthusiasts, Giannis Antetokounmpo's points and rebounds market has garnered significant attention. The line is set at Over 43.5 Points and Rebounds (-110), with sharp bettors leaning toward the Over, believing it's undervalued.

This game promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the division. Fans and bettors alike will be keenly watching to see if the Bucks continue their hot streak or if the Cavaliers maintain their home-court advantage and live up to expectations.


Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Final Score: Milwaukee Bucks 110.42 vs Cleveland Cavaliers 118.3

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+9.0/-112
76% MIL
-9.0/-108
24% CLE

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+310
10% MIL
-395
90% CLE

Total Pick Consensus

223.5/-108
9% UN
223.5/-112
91% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

MIL
Team Stats Per Game
CLE
25
Games
27
41.0
FG
40.3
84.7
FGA
88.6
.484
FG%
.455
14.3
3Pt-FG
13.6
36.8
3Pt-FGA
36.7
.389
3Pt%
.371
26.6
2Pt-FG
26.7
47.8
2Pt-FGA
51.9
.557
2Pt%
.514
17.0
FT
16.6
23.4
FTA
20.8
.729
FT%
.800
8.0
ORB
10.6
34.8
DRB
32.8
42.9
TRB
43.4
24.0
AST
25.4
7.2
STL
7.5
5.7
BLK
4.7
14.0
TOV
15.9
18.9
PF
19.2
113.3
PTS
110.9

Defense/Offense

MIL
Team Stats Per Game
CLE
25
Games
27
40.5
FG
44.6
89.8
FGA
88.4
.451
FG%
.504
13.6
3Pt-FG
15.6
37.5
3Pt-FGA
39.0
.361
3Pt%
.399
27.0
2Pt-FG
29.0
52.2
2Pt-FGA
49.5
.516
2Pt%
.586
17.3
FT
16.8
21.1
FTA
21.6
.818
FT%
.779
10.7
ORB
9.4
33.9
DRB
33.9
44.6
TRB
43.3
25.2
AST
28.2
7.6
STL
9.1
4.1
BLK
4.8
12.9
TOV
13.2
19.8
PF
18.4
111.9
PTS
121.5

Offense/Defense

MIL
Four Factors
CLE
.568
eFG%
.532
12.9
TOV%
14.0
19.2
RB%
76.2
.201
FT/FGA
.188

Defense/Offense

MIL
Four Factors
CLE
.527
eFG%
.592
11.5
TOV%
11.9
76.5
RB%
22.3
.193
FT/FGA
.190

Offense/Defense

MIL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
25
Games
27
41.4
FG
40.2
85.6
FGA
88.5
.484
FG%
.455
14.5
3Pt-FG
13.6
37.2
3Pt-FGA
36.7
.389
3Pt%
.371
26.9
2Pt-FG
26.6
48.4
2Pt-FGA
51.8
.557
2Pt%
.514
17.2
FT
16.6
23.6
FTA
20.7
.729
FT%
.800
8.1
ORB
10.6
35.2
DRB
32.7
43.4
TRB
43.3
24.3
AST
25.3
7.2
STL
7.5
5.8
BLK
4.7
14.2
TOV
15.9
19.1
PF
19.2
114.5
PTS
110.7

Defense/Offense

MIL
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
25
Games
27
41.0
FG
44.5
90.7
FGA
88.3
.451
FG%
.504
13.7
3Pt-FG
15.5
37.9
3Pt-FGA
38.9
.361
3Pt%
.399
27.3
2Pt-FG
29.0
52.8
2Pt-FGA
49.4
.516
2Pt%
.586
17.5
FT
16.8
21.4
FTA
21.6
.818
FT%
.779
10.8
ORB
9.4
34.3
DRB
33.8
45.1
TRB
43.2
25.5
AST
28.2
7.6
STL
9.1
4.2
BLK
4.8
13.1
TOV
13.2
20.0
PF
18.4
113.1
PTS
121.3

MIL
Analytics
CLE
14
Pythag Wins
21
11
Pythag Losses
6
1.40
Margin Of Victory
10.63
114.5
O Rtg
121.3
113.1
D Rtg
110.7
98.5
Pace
100.2
.276
FTr
.244
.435
3PAr
.441
.596
TS%
.620

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MIL CLE
MIL CLE
Consensus
+5.0 (-110)
-5.0 (-110)
+9.0 (-110)
-9.0 (-109)
+8.0 (-112)
-8.0 (-110)
+9.0 (-112)
-9.0 (-108)
+4.5 (-110)
-4.5 (-110)
+9.0 (-110)
-9.0 (-110)
+8.0 (-112)
-8.0 (-113)
+9.0 (-112)
-9.0 (-109)
+8.0 (-110)
-8.0 (-110)
+9.0 (-110)
-9.0 (-110)
+7.5 (-115)
-7.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-115)
-9.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
MIL CLE
MIL CLE
Consensus
+160
-190
+306
-389
+275
-345
+310
-395
+166
-198
+310
-390
+275
-345
+295
-375
+275
-350
+320
-420
+280
-350
+310
-400
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
230.0 (-110)
230.0 (-110)
223.5 (-111)
223.5 (-110)
224.5 (-110)
224.5 (-110)
223.5 (-112)
223.5 (-108)
228.5 (-110)
228.5 (-110)
223.5 (-110)
223.5 (-110)
224.0 (-113)
224.0 (-108)
223.5 (-112)
223.5 (-109)
225.0 (-110)
225.0 (-110)
223.5 (-110)
223.5 (-110)
225.5 (-105)
225.5 (-115)
223.5 (-110)
223.5 (-110)