The Milwaukee Bucks will start a 3-game stretch at Fiserv Forum starting tonight versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be the Bucks first game since firing Head Coach Adrian Griffin and replacing him with veteran Doc Rivers. The last time these two teams matched up was last Wednesday where the Cavaliers dominated Milwaukee with a score of 135-95.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Spread Set at 6.5, Over/Under 235.5 Points
The spread for tonight’s Eastern Conference showdown is set at 6.5 points in favor of Milwaukee. In the last matchup, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play due to a right shoulder contusion. Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for tonight’s contest, which shifts the line in favor of the Bucks and the Cavaliers will continue to play without two if their young stars in Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee).
Milwaukee is 16-27 this season against the spread, but have shown dominance at home with a 19-4 record. Cleveland is 11-7 on the road with a 22-18-1 record against the spread and have won their last 8 games.
The total points line is set at 235.5. In the two previous matchups this season, both games ended under this line with 230 points scored in each game. While history favors this line to go under once again, this will be the first game where Milwaukee is hosting. The Bucks are the second highest scoring team in the NBA and average 126.4 points per game at home. The Cavaliers are averaging 125.7 points in their last 3 games which is 4th most in the league. There is value in 235.5 total points going over in tonight’s contest.
Jarrett Allen Over 14.5 Points (-110 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
In the last two games versus Milwaukee, Jarrett Allen has dominated averaging 25.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game and the Bucks give up over 22 points per game to opposing centers. Allen is also averaging 17.5 points per game in his last 10 games, which favors his line of 14.5 points to go over in tonight’s matchup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 11.5 Rebounds (-140 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is listed as probable for tonight’s contest is coming off a triple-double performance with 17 rebounds versus the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
In the last game Antetokounmpo played in versus the Cavaliers, he ended the contest with 16 rebounds and is averaging 12.3 in his last 10 games. Considering he will play through the pain like Monday night versus Detroit, Antetokounmpo is favored to over his rebounds line once again.
Donovan Mitchell Over 30.5 Points (-130 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
DONOVAN MITCHELL ON FIRE EARLY 🔥
He’s got 12 points already and the Cavs lead the Bucks 20-2 😳pic.twitter.com/cK04kkMBPk
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 18, 2024
Donovan Mitchell is favored to go over his points line versus the Bucks, who give up the most points to shooting guards in the NBA. While he is only averaging 27.8 points in his last 10 games, Mitchell is averaging 32.5 points per game versus Milwaukee and has hit this line in both contests.
Coverage for tonight’s Eastern Conference showdown will begin at 8:00 PM Eastern time streaming live on NBA League Pass.
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