Bucks vs. Cavaliers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 24, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 23, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (30-13) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-15) on January 24, 2024 at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks favored by 6.5 points in a matchup pitting one of the league’s strongest offensive teams (the Bucks) against one of the strongest defensive teams (the Cavaliers). The matchup’s point total is set at 237.5.

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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -6.5 237.5

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Injury Report as of January 24

Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Right Shoulder)

Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Darius Garland: Out (Jaw), Evan Mobley: Out (Knee), Tristan Thompson: Out (Suspension), Caris LeVert: Questionable (Wrist)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cavaliers (+6.5)
Total Pick Under (237.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Cavaliers Avg. (Rank)
124.6 (1st) Points Scored 114.0 (19th)
120.5 (25th) Points Allowed 109.7 (2nd)
44.4 (10th) Rebounds 45.1 (7th)
9.6 (25th) Off. Rebounds 11.0 (12th)
14.2 (5th) 3pt Made 13.2 (11th)
26.7 (13th) Assists 26.9 (12th)
12.6 (11th) Turnovers 13.1 (17th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 39 30.9 11.6 6.1 1.4 1.1 0.4
Damian Lillard 38 25.2 4.3 6.9 1.1 0.1 2.9
Khris Middleton 35 14.6 4.1 4.9 0.8 0.3 1.6
Brook Lopez 41 12.9 5.4 1.6 0.6 2.9 1.6
Bobby Portis 41 12.5 6.8 1 0.7 0.4 1.1

Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 31 27.2 5.2 6.1 1.9 0.5 3.1
Caris LeVert 30 15.8 3.6 4.2 1 0.3 1.9
Jarrett Allen 35 14.8 10.2 2.9 0.9 1 0
Max Strus 40 13.2 5 3.9 0.9 0.6 2.6
Sam Merrill 24 9.3 2 1.8 0.3 0 2.7

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks’ record against the spread is 16-26-1.
  • As 6.5-point favorites or more, Milwaukee is 7-15 against the spread.
  • This season, 26 of the Bucks’ 43 games have gone over the point total.
  • A total of 26 times so far this year, Milwaukee and its opponent have combined for more than 237.5 points.
  • The point total average for Bucks games this season is 245.0, 7.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Cavaliers’ record against the spread is 22-17-2.
  • Cleveland’s ATS record as a 6.5-point underdog or greater is 3-1.
  • There have been 19 Cavaliers games (out of 41) that hit the over this year.
  • So far this year, nine Cleveland’s games have featured over 237.5 points scored.
  • Cavaliers games average 223.7 total points, 13.8 less than the total for this matchup.

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