Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Milwaukee Bucks
3/17/26 20:00
Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction:

 

The Bucks +10.5 points

-118
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 by Lou Aguila | in NBA Picks

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, seeking a second straight win after topping the Indiana Pacers over the weekend.

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After a scorching start to the James Harden era in Cleveland, the Cavaliers have since lost six of their last 11 games, including a 120-130 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on March 15. Donovan Mitchell posted 26 points and 11 assists, and Max Strus fired 24 points off the bench. However, poor defense once again cost Cleveland a winnable game, allowing the Mavericks to drop 130 points on them.

The Milwaukee Bucks ended their four-game losing streak behind 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time NBA MVP returned from an ankle injury on Saturday, and he wasted no time dominating the Pacers, who played without Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam. The bad news is Giannis could sit out again on Tuesday because of swelling in his ankle.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
8 Cleveland Cavaliers
0.634 82 52 30 1
21 Milwaukee Bucks
0.39 82 32 50

Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers Latest Matches

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks Latest matches
L L L L W L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Mar 17, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 15, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
134 :  123
Indiana Pacers

Mar 14, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
122 :  99
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 12, 2026 - NBA

Miami Heat
112 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 10, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
114 :  129
Phoenix Suns

Mar 8, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
91 :  130
Orlando Magic
L W L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Mar 17, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 15, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
134 :  123
Indiana Pacers

Mar 10, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
114 :  129
Phoenix Suns

Mar 8, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
91 :  130
Orlando Magic

Mar 7, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
113 :  99
Utah Jazz

Mar 4, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
113 :  131
Atlanta Hawks
W W W L L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 14, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
122 :  99
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 12, 2026 - NBA

Miami Heat
112 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Mar 1, 2026 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
120 :  97
Milwaukee Bucks

Feb 20, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  139
Milwaukee Bucks

Feb 12, 2026 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
93 :  110
Milwaukee Bucks

Feb 11, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
108 :  116
Milwaukee Bucks
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers Latest matches
L W L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 17, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 15, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
120 :  130
Dallas Mavericks

Mar 13, 2026 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
105 :  138
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 11, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  122
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 9, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
115 :  101
Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 8, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
98 :  109
Boston Celtics
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 15, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
120 :  130
Dallas Mavericks

Mar 9, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
115 :  101
Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 8, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
98 :  109
Boston Celtics

Mar 3, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
113 :  109
Detroit Pistons

Feb 24, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
109 :  94
New York Knicks

Feb 19, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
112 :  84
Brooklyn Nets
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 17, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 13, 2026 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
105 :  138
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 11, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
128 :  122
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 1, 2026 - NBA

Brooklyn Nets
102 :  106
Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 27, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
122 :  119
Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 25, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
118 :  116
Cleveland Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks against Cleveland Cavaliers : Head to Head (H2H)

Milwaukee Bucks

17 %

Cleveland Cavaliers

83 %

Mar 17, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 25, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
118 :  116
Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov 17, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
118 :  106
Milwaukee Bucks

Oct 26, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
118 :  113
Milwaukee Bucks

Jul 12, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Milwaukee Bucks
83 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

Mar 9, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
100 :  112
Cleveland Cavaliers

Players list

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
K. Porter J. Sims

R. Rollins

T. Prince

K. Kuzma

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
D. Wade

J. Harden

D. Mitchell

S. Merrill

E. Mobley

Substitutes

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
A. Jackson Jr. G. Trent Jr.

G. Harris

A. Green

C. Thomas

C. Ryan

O. Dieng

T. Antetokounmpo

B. Portis

P. Nance

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
M. Strus L. Nance Jr. T. Bryant

K. Ellis

D. Schroder

T. Enaruna

J. Tyson

N. Tomlin

R. Minix

Milwaukee Bucks - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points

  1. Milwaukee is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland.
  2. Milwaukee is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games against an opponent in the Central Division
  3. Cleveland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games.
  4. Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division

Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Fearless Forecast: The Cavs hang on to beat the Bucks 124-118

The Bucks’ chance of earning at least an ATS win against the Cavs will hinge on the availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo in this game. After posting a near triple-double against the Pacers, Giannis is reportedly questionable for Tuesday’s ballgame against the Cavs because of a swollen ankle. The Cavs are aching to bounce back following a loss to the Dallas Mavericks 120-130 on their home floor. Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games against an opponent in the Central Division and 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Bucks are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland.

Our betting prediction for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks +10.5 points

Prediction:

 

The Bucks +10.5 points

-118
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