The Cavaliers will play the Bucks on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks will tip-off on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently 88.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 16-10 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks come to the floor sporting a 12-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (120.0) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 24th, averaging 111.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.9 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, come to the game with a 7-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-21 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 23-30 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be comin' to town...to face the Milwaukee Bucks in a fierce battle on Wednesday night!
The excitement be brewin' within the Bucks' venue as fans...gear up to see their team take on the Cavaliers in this matchup.
The Cavaliers be standin' tall with a 34-21 overall record...while the Bucks be fightin' with a 23-30 overall record.
With a 7-3 division record, the Cavaliers be lookin' to dominate...against the Bucks who hold a 7-4 division record.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team prevail in this epic showdown on the court!
Best Cavaliers at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -3.5 +100 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +3.5 -120 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Bucks
2/25/26 8:10pm EST | -3.5 +100+3.5 -120 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +3.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -3.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Bucks
Game to Overtime
2/25/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -118Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -125Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Craig Porter Jr
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u +100Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -125Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
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Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
Jericho Sims
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1753.5 u +130Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -110Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Nae'qwan Tomlin
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -115Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -105Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Nae'qwan Tomlin
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -118Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at MIL 2/25/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 21 | 0.618 | +7.5 | 18-11 | 16-10 | 7-3 | 20-13 | 120.0 | 115.9 | +4.1 | W5 | 9-1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +50000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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