Cavaliers vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 30 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 30, 2023, 12:41AM | Published: Dec 29, 2023, 8:32AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Max Strus, the Cavaliers are up against a Bucks side that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Bucks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Bucks
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cleveland-Milwaukee NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bucks a 65% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
More: Cavaliers vs Bucks Simulated 10,000 Times
Cavaliers vs Bucks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $2.88, Bucks $1.52
- Line: Cavaliers +5 ($1.99), Bucks -5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 241.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $2.00
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 $2.88 and the Bucks at $1.52.
The Cavaliers are listed as 5-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $1.99 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Bucks (-5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 241.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cavaliers (+5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 241.5 points has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $2.88 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
- Line: Cavaliers +5 at $1.99 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 241.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
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Cavaliers vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday has the Bucks winning 121-117.
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 Saturday, 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 predict how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to finish with 34 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bucks.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 31 | 6 | 5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Max Strus | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Caris LeVert | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Isaac Okoro | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 34 | 11 | 6 |
| Damian Lillard | 31 | 5 | 7 |
| Khris Middleton | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Brook Lopez | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Bobby Portis | 14 | 7 | 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 begin at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Saturday 30 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Cleveland vs Milwaukee predictions have been made after running 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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