Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction NBA Picks 11/4/24

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out once again at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday night. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been struggling mightily as they are now on an ugly five-game losing streak after falling just short to the Cavaliers in a 114-113 loss on Saturday. Damian Lillard came ready to play and drained 10 3-pointers on his way to 41 points and nine assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 34 points with 16 rebounds and nine assists on 15 of 27 shooting while Taurean Prince chipped in with 16 points on six of seven shooting. As a team, the Bucks shot 48 percent from the field and 18 of 39 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to take an early 16-point lead, but they allowed the Cavaliers back into the contest which cost them in the end. The Bucks actually led by one point with 9.1 seconds left on the clock before the Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell made the game-winning shot with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock. The Bucks will meet the Jazz after this one.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have improved to a perfect 7-0 record on the season after outlasting the Bucks in a thriller on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 30 points and four assists on 11 of 25 shooting, Sam Merrill drained five 3-pointers to contribute 17 points off the bench, Jarrett Allen tallied 15 points with 12 rebounds while Evan Mobley chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line as they allowed the Bucks off to a flyer and fell behind by 16 points right away, but they chipped away at the deficit and stole the game in the final second thanks to Mitchell who drained the game-winner to keep the Cavaliers’ undefeated on the season. The Bucks will face the Pelicans following this game.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 14 games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Bucks have lost each of their last 10 night games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following a home loss.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games.

The Cavaliers are still missing Max Strus and they have Caris LeVert listed as questionable, while the Bucks are still without Khris Middleton with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as questionable. The Bucks put together their best performance of the season so far, but it still wasn’t enough to get past the Cavaliers who stole it at the death. The Bucks would’ve taken plenty of confidence from the loss, especially Lillard who shook off a shooting slump. However, it’s going to be tough for the Bucks to replicate that effort without if Antetokounmpo isn’t able to suit up. The Cavaliers are the hottest team in the league and I think they can keep it going with a win and cover at home against a struggling Bucks squad.