Bucks vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 20th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Cavaliers will be led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, while the Bucks are headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Khris Middleton.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Bucks vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Cavaliers will likely beat the Bucks with a projected final score of 114-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Cavaliers picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, December 20th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: Bucks +9 / Cavaliers -9
- Moneyline: Bucks +315 / Cavaliers -360
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 221 Points (-108/-110)
Bucks +9 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Bucks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Bucks +9, presenting a favorable 1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 221 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 221, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will stay under 221 points.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at +315 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -360 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 76% chance of prevailing.
Although the Cavaliers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +315 odds on the Bucks moneyline, providing an edge of 1.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Cavaliers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Bucks vs. Cavaliers matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 37 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| Bobby Portis | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Khris Middleton | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Gary Trent | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 7.5 Assists (+122)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 7.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +122 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 7.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 assists, giving us an edge of 11.3% on the +122 odds offered by FanDuel.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 23 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 21 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Jarrett Allen Under 10.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen Under 10.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Jarrett Allen to record under 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Bucks vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Andre Jackson Jr. Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Andre Jackson Jr. has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 13 of his last 22 appearances (59% success rate). You can bet on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of +175 (36% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Bobby Portis Over 0.5 Total Steals
Bobby Portis has recorded at least one steal in 7 of his last 11 games (64%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of +120 (45%), also available at Bet365.
Andre Jackson Jr. Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Andre Jackson Jr. has recorded at least one blocks in 7 of his last 22 appearances (32%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +375 (21%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks to record over 7.5 assists, with a projection of 9 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Bucks +9 to cover.
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