Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Preview: Eastern Conference Clash at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 1/26/2022

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Preview: Eastern Conference Clash at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 1/26/2022

By Michael Peterson

January 8, 2025 at 02:51 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks (28-19) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-19) for an Eastern Conference showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Milwaukee enters on a three-game win streak after beating Sacramento 133-127, while Cleveland has won two straight, most recently edging the Knicks 95-93.

Game Analysis:

  • Milwaukee scoring average: 108.2 PPG
  • Cleveland scoring average: 107.0 PPG
  • Cleveland defense allowing just 101.1 PPG
  • Bucks seeking to snap 3-game road losing streak
  • Cavs have won 6 of their last 7 games

Key Players:

  • Bucks: Khris Middleton (34 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast last game)
  • Bucks: Jrue Holiday (26 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast)
  • Cavs: Kevin Love (20 pts, 11 reb)
  • Cavs: Evan Mobley (15 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast)

Betting Line:

  • Bucks -4 (road favorites)
  • Over/Under: 217 points
  • Bucks ATS: 21-28 (14-17 as 4-point favorites)
  • Cavs ATS: 30-18 (15-8 as 4-point underdogs)

Prediction: Cleveland's strong home court advantage and dominant paint presence should give them the edge, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo (questionable) remains out. The Cavaliers' league-leading defense and recent momentum make them an attractive home underdog pick.

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