The Bucks will play the Cavaliers on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Friday, December 20th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 92.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 99.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 4-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 14-1 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 14th (113.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 2nd averaging 121.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.9 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 17th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have notched a 4-3 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 5-0 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 14-11 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 23-4 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Milwaukee Bucks be takin' on the Cleveland Cavaliers...
The fans in Cleveland be rowdy, cheerin' on their home team...
The Milwaukee Bucks be standin' at 14-11 overall, while the Cleveland Cavaliers be dominatin' at 23-4...
The Bucks have a 4-3 record in the Eastern Central Division...
Cleveland Cavaliers be scorin' an average of 121.5 points per game...
See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... Aye, may the best team win... Arrr!
Best Bucks at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Cavaliers
12/20/24 7:40pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Bucks
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/20/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 105.5 o -115105.5 u -110Bet |
Andre Jackson Jr
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -125Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -13023.5 u +100Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -14532.5 u +110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 50.5 o -12550.5 u -105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at CLE 12/20/24 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| x - Milwaukee Bucks | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +20.0 | 27-14 | 20-20 | 9-7 | 31-21 | 115.5 | 113.0 | +2.5 | W8 | 8-2 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
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Milwaukee Bucks & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.