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