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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 20, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 20, 2024 6:26 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks, riding a four-game winning streak, head to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 PM. The Cavaliers, with a dominant 23-4 record, look to extend their series lead over the Bucks, who are seeking to climb the Eastern Conference standings with a crucial road win.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Current Odds

MIL
CLE
Over
221.5
+101
Under
220.5
-106
MIL
+9.0
-108
CLE
-8.5
-104
MIL
ML
+320
CLE
ML
-345

Cleveland Cavaliers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/16/24 @ Brooklyn Nets W 130-101
12/13/24 vs Washington Wizards W 115-105
12/8/24 @ Miami Heat L 122-113
12/7/24 @ Charlotte Hornets W 116-102
12/5/24 vs Denver Nuggets W 126-114

Milwaukee Bucks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/17/24 vs Oklahoma City Thunder W 97-81
12/14/24 vs Atlanta Hawks W 110-102
12/10/24 vs Orlando Magic W 114-109
12/8/24 @ Brooklyn Nets W 118-113
12/6/24 @ Boston Celtics L 111-105

Cleveland Cavaliers injuries

  • Max Strus (SG): Out
  • Isaac Okoro (SF): Out
  • Luke Travers (G): Day-To-Day

Milwaukee Bucks injuries

  • Khris Middleton (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF): Day-To-Day
  • Damian Lillard (PG): Out

Bucks vs Cavaliers game info

Type Info
Venue Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Location Cleveland, OH
Tip-off Fri 7:30 PM
TV NBA TV

Bucks vs Cavaliers predictions

As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, key player performances will be critical, particularly given their current standings. For the Bucks, all eyes will be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who continues to be a dominant force despite his day-to-day injury status. Predictions suggest he could play a significant role, potentially putting up over 27 points and grabbing around 12 rebounds, provided his health holds up. Damian Lillard, another pivotal playmaker for Milwaukee, is anticipated to contribute with his playmaking skills, possibly adding around 23 points and nearly 7 assists. These contributions will be vital for the Bucks as they look to improve their conference record.

On the Cavaliers' side, Donovan Mitchell stands out as a key contributor. He's projected to have a strong performance, possibly scoring around 23 points while also facilitating the team's offense. Jarrett Allen is expected to continue his impressive rebounding streak, with predictions pointing towards him securing approximately 11 boards this game. These performances from Mitchell and Allen will be critical for maintaining the Cavaliers' undefeated streak and securing a strong standing early in the season.

Considering both teams' trajectories and the strength on the Cavaliers’ roster, Cleveland appears to be the favorite in this matchup. Their solid start to the season and consistent performance from key players like Mitchell and Allen give them a distinct advantage over the struggling Bucks. Milwaukee will need exceptional performances from Antetokounmpo and Lillard to have a chance, but Cleveland’s depth and momentum might just be too much for Milwaukee to overcome in this game.

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