Cavaliers vs. Bucks NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 17

Cavaliers vs. Bucks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: ESPN, BSOH, and BSWI

The Milwaukee Bucks (28-12) will attempt to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (23-15) at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 as 4-point favorites. The Cavaliers have won five games in a row. The over/under is 236.5 for the matchup.

Cavaliers vs. Bucks Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Bucks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (64.1%)

Cavaliers vs. Bucks Betting Trends

• The Bucks have compiled a 16-24-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Cavaliers have played 38 games, with 20 wins against the spread.
• This season, Bucks games have hit the over 25 times out of 38 chances.
• Cavaliers games this season have gone over the total in 18 of 38 opportunities (47.4%).
• Against the spread, Milwaukee has fared worse when playing at home, covering eight times in 23 home games, and eight times in 17 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Bucks hit the over more often in home games, as they've gone over the total 15 times in 23 opportunities this season (65.2%). In away games, they have hit the over 10 times in 17 opportunities (58.8%).
• Cleveland has been better against the spread on the road (9-6-1) than at home (11-10-1) this season.
• Cavaliers games have finished above the over/under less often at home (10 times out of 22) than on the road (eight of 16) this season.

Bucks Leaders

• Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.0 points, 6.1 assists and 11.4 boards.
• Damian Lillard's numbers on the season are 25.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest, shooting 43.2% from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.0 made 3-pointers.
• Brook Lopez's numbers on the season are 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made 3-pointers.
• Bobby Portis is averaging 12.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
• Khris Middleton is averaging 14.5 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 28.1 points, 5.4 boards and 5.8 assists per contest. He is also sinking 45.9% of his shots from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.2 triples (10th in NBA).
• Jarrett Allen averages 14.6 points, 10.1 boards and 3.0 assists. He is also draining 66.8% of his shots from the floor (third in league).
• The Cavaliers get 13.1 points per game from Max Strus, plus 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• The Cavaliers get 16.4 points per game from Caris LeVert, plus 3.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
• The Cavaliers are receiving 8.6 points, 3.7 boards and 1.2 assists per game from Georges Niang.

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