Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 26/01/2024, 07:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 26/01/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 31-13 and second in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 26-16 and currently in fifth place in the Conference standings. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on an eight-game win streak, only to be halted by the red-hot Bucks in a 126-116 road loss on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points and eight assists, while Jarrett Allen contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. As a team, Cleveland ranks 19th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 114 points per game. Their offensive strength is particularly evident at home, where they put up an average of 114.8 points, slightly higher than their away average of 113.2. However, the Cavaliers' standout strength lies on the defensive end, boasting the second-best defense in the league, allowing only 110.1 points per game. In the upcoming match, Cleveland faces the challenge of playing without Tristan Thompson, who is suspended, while Ty Jerome and Darius Garland are doubtful. 

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been enjoying a successful stretch, securing victories in six of their last seven games. Their quest for a fourth consecutive win materialized with a 126-116 triumph over this opponent on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was instrumental with an outstanding triple-double performance, amassing 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 28 points to the victory. Milwaukee currently stands as the NBA's highest-scoring team, averaging 124.6 points per game. In contrast, their upcoming opponents, the Cavaliers, boast the second-best defense in the league, allowing only 110.1 points per game. The Bucks’ defensive performance is less stellar, though, allowing an average of 120.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the NBA. Notably, the Bucks enter the upcoming match without any injury concerns.