Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

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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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.

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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


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite

Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a -9.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks have a +9.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. The Milwaukee Bucks are the point spread underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 220.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 220.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite

Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -400 moneyline favorite. Risk $400 to win $100 on the Cleveland Cavaliers at BetMGM. The Milwaukee Bucks are the +310 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $310 on the Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game on Friday, December 20th, 2024?

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.

What is the over-under total line for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game on Friday, December 20th, 2024?

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.

What is the moneyline for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game on Friday, December 20th, 2024?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

NBA Odds Example

NBA Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Bucks
Cavaliers
12/20/24 7:40pm EST
+9.5 -115-9.5 -105
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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

NBA 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

2024-2025 NBA Regular Season Standings - Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers
Team W L Pct GB Home Away Div Conf PPG Op. PPG Diff Strk L10
Cleveland Cavaliers2540.8620.016-19-36-020-4121.7110.1+11.6W48-2
Milwaukee Bucks15120.556+9.011-44-84-413-11112.8111.9+0.9W17-3

Milwaukee Bucks & Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds
2024-25 Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship Odds

Team
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Bucks
+1800
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds
2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Championship Odds

Team
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Cavaliers
+1300
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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

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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