| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 37-22 | 25-31 |
| Spread | -8.5 -120 | +8.5 100 |
| Moneyline | -360 | +285 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-105) | Under 228.5 (-115) |
| Where | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI | |
| When | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OH | |
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Knicks and lost to the Thunder, and they play the Pistons next. The Cavs have won 13 of their last 15 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29 points and 5.9 assists, while James Harden is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Heat and lost to the Raptors, and they play the Knicks next. The Bucks have won 7 of their last 9 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Cam Thomas is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have lost 12 of their last 15 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last six night games against Cavaliers teams that held winning records.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last four home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Ryan Rollins ranks 8th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
- AJ Green ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.3) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.1) this season.
- James Harden ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th for points in the paint (2352) this season.
- The Bucks rank 30th for second-chance points (622) this season.
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for field goals made per game this season (43.5).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.0).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are surprisingly winning games and have covered 7 of their last 9 games. We’ve also been on the Bucks a lot during this stretch, including last night when I said it wouldn’t be shocking if they beat the Heat outright. Well, well, well. The problem here is the Bucks are still undermanned without Giannis, and now they’re on the end of a back-to-back. It’s schedule spots like this that hurt banged-up teams. The Cavs are rested and healthy for the most part, and they’ve been rolling since the addition of Harden. This is a lot of points, but this is a spot where the Bucks struggle to keep up due to playing last night and still being down their best player.