Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 12:41AM | Published: Jan 17, 2024, 1:16AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Bucks line-up that includes Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Bucks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Bucks
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland-Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 57% chance of winning against the Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.88, Bucks $2.12
- Line: Cavaliers -2 ($1.99), Bucks +2 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Cavaliers at $1.88 and the Bucks at $2.12.
The Cavaliers are 2-point favourites against the Bucks, with odds of $1.99 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Bucks (+2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for Cavaliers vs Bucks has been set at 236.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Cavaliers and the Bucks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 236.5-point Over/Under has a 56% chance of staying Under.
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.88 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Line: Cavaliers -2 at $1.99 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Thursday has the Cavaliers prevailing 118-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Cleveland vs Milwaukee on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Cavaliers vs Bucks: Player Props
Looking for Milwaukee vs Cleveland player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Damian Lillard is projected to finish with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 31 | 5 | 5 |
| Caris LeVert | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Max Strus | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Sam Merrill | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 30 | 5 | 6 |
| Khris Middleton | 20 | 6 | 7 |
| Bobby Portis | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| Brook Lopez | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Malik Beasley | 11 | 4 | 1 |
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Cleveland vs Milwaukee predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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