| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Bucks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Wizards and Raptors, and they play the Knicks next. The Bucks look for their first 3-0 start since the 2022-23 season.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 127.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 34 points and 17 rebounds, while Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 18.5 points and 3 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Ryan Rollins is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 8.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 40.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Knicks, beat the Nets, and they play the Pistons next. The Cavs have split their last 8 regular season games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 21.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 33 points and 5 assists, while Sam Merrill is averaging 20.5 points and 3 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarret Allen is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 42 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Bucks have lost 19 of their last 20 games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 13 home games against the Bucks following a road win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home favorites against the Bucks.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
- The Bucks have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Rocket Arena following a road win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley is one of only six qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks T12th amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Cole Anthony ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (11.2) this season.
- Gary Trent Jr. ranks T6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (2.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (88.4%).
- The Bucks rank T1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Bucks rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus. De’Andre Hunter is questionable with a knee injury.
The Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. due to an ankle injury. Kyle Kuzma is questionable with an ankle injury.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers were so dominant last season, they’re hard to step in front of, especially in this spot for their home opener. The Cavs have also won 5 straight games against the Bucks and 8 of the last 10 games. However, the Cavs aren’t healthy with Garland and Strus out, and that makes them vulnerable against good teams. The Bucks are getting early production from a lot of guys, and they’ll still have the best player on the floor in Antetokounmpo. The Bucks and the points feels like a good value spot. I’ll take a stab with the road dog.