Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Preview | Nov. 4, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of the 15 NBA games scheduled for Monday as all 30 teams will be in action the day before the U.S. goes to vote to decide its next president. The two teams played as recently as Saturday when the Cavs won 114-113 behind Donovan Mitchell’s clutch basket to take the lead with only 0.3 seconds left on the clock.

Cleveland has gotten off to the perfect start and is first in the East with a 7-0 record. Milwaukee, meanwhile, has stuttered its way to a 1-5 record and is last in the conference. The two teams have played each other 234 times in the regular season, with the Bucks holding a 132-102 lead.

In Saturday’s win, Mitchell had 30 points for Cleveland, while Milwaukee was led by Damian Lillard’s 41 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game details and odds

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 4, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Ohio and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bucks (+235) vs. Cavaliers (-290)

Spread: Bucks (+7) vs. Cavaliers (-7)

Total (O/U): Bucks -110 (o230) vs. Cavaliers -110 (u230)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Bucks are off to a terrible start despite being one of the best teams on paper in the East. After winning their first game against the Philadelphia 76ers, they have endured five straight losses. Milwaukee needs to right its ship at the earliest if the team is to even contend for a playoff spot.

There’s also pressure on coach Doc Rivers to reverse the fortune of the team if he is to keep his job, as has a losing 19-25 record. If this trend continues, Antetokounmpo could force his way out of the team as well.

After not winning a single game in the preseason, the Cavs are off to a 7-0 start. While they are bound to start losing games at some point, it seems unlikely to happen Monday against a Milwaukee side that’s still searching for its identity this season. Expect Mitchell and Co. to come out strong to pile more misery on the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting props

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s points total is set at 29.5. After a near triple-double on Saturday, expect the Greek Freak to continue his strong showing on Monday and score over 29.5 points.

Donovan Mitchell’s points total is set at 25.5.He has crossed that mark just twice this season and could have a tough time doing so against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

The Cavs are the heavy favorites to win this game at home. While we expect them to win as well, they might fail to cover the spread. This should be a competitive game with the team total staying under 230 points.