Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [12/29/2023]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will square off with the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Bucks vs. Cavaliers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Bucks and Cavaliers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 65% chance of beating the Cavaliers, and our predicted final score has the Bucks winning 120-116.

According to our model, the Cavaliers (+4.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 239.5-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bucks	Cavaliers
Spread	-4.5 (-115)	+4.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-190	+180
Total	o239.5 (-110)	u239.5 (-110)

• The Cavaliers are +4.5 underdogs against the Bucks, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Bucks (-4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at +180. That means you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bucks at -190, where you can risk $190 to win $100 for a total payout of $290 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 239.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Cavaliers +4.5	-105
Moneyline	Cavaliers	+180
Total	Under 239.5	-110

While the Bucks are more likely to win the game, betting on the Cavaliers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Bucks vs. Cavaliers Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Friday's Milwaukee vs. Cleveland matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks with 34 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.

Bucks Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Bucks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo	34	11	6	1
Damian Lillard	31	5	7	4
Khris Middleton	19	6	6	2
Brook Lopez	16	6	1	2
Bobby Portis	14	7	1	2

Cavaliers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Cavaliers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Donovan Mitchell	31	6	5	3
Jarrett Allen	15	9	3	0
Max Strus	15	5	4	3
Caris LeVert	15	4	4	2
Isaac Okoro	9	3	2	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Bucks vs. Cavaliers on Friday December 29, 2023.

Bucks vs. Cavaliers Game Information

Friday's game between the Cavaliers and Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Friday December 29, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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