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Two top defensive teams in the league meet when the Milwaukee Bucks (10-3) hit the court as 3.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) on November 16, 2022 at Fiserv Forum. The over/under is set at 217.5 points for this matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -166 odds to pick up the win, while the Cavaliers are listed at +141 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 217.5 points.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
The Bucks are 9-4-0 against the spread this season. Milwaukee has been chosen as the favorite in 11 games this year and has walked away with the win nine times (81.8%) in those games. Bucks games this year have hit the over 38.5% of the time (five out of 13 games with a set point total).
The Cavaliers have eight wins against the spread in 13 games this year. Cleveland has a 2-2 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 50% of those games). The Cavaliers have hit the over 61.5% of the time this year (eight of 13 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 10 | 31.3 | 11.8 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Jrue Holiday | 10 | 19.6 | 5.7 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Brook Lopez | 13 | 15.5 | 6.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Bobby Portis | 13 | 13.4 | 10.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Grayson Allen | 12 | 10.1 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 11 | 31.6 | 4.7 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 4.2 |
| Darius Garland | 7 | 21.1 | 2.3 | 8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Evan Mobley | 13 | 14.9 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 12 | 14 | 11.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 13 | 13.6 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Bucks: Grayson Allen: Doubtful (Ankle), Pat Connaughton: Questionable (Calf), Wesley Matthews: Out (Hamstring), Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Ankle), MarJon Beauchamp: Probable (Calf), AJ Green: Out (Nasal Fracture), Khris Middleton: Out (Wrist), Joe Ingles: Out (Acl)
Cavaliers: Dean Wade: Doubtful (Knee), Donovan Mitchell: Questionable (Ankle), Jarrett Allen: Out (Ankle), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee owns a top-five defense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 107 points allowed per game. Offensively, it ranks 17th with 111.5 points scored per contest. The Bucks are scoring 114.6 points per game this year at home, which is 8.2 more points than they’re averaging in away games (106.4).
So far this year, Milwaukee is making 13 treys per game (ninth-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 33.7% (23rd-ranked) from downtown. Of the shots attempted by the Bucks in 2022-23, 57.7% of them have been two-pointers (67.5% of the team’s made baskets) and 42.3% have been threes (32.5%).
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
With 116 points scored per game and 108.9 points allowed, Cleveland is ninth in the league on offense and seventh on defense. At home the Cavaliers are scoring 115.8 points per game, 0.3 fewer points than they are averaging away (116.1).
Beyond the arc, Cleveland is eighth in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.1). It is second-best in 3-point percentage at 39.9%. The Cavaliers take 37.5% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 62.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 31.6% of the Cavaliers’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 68.4% are 2-pointers.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Bucks, and we predict that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Bucks -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 217.5 points.
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