Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers: The Bucks Currently Sit First Overall

• The Milwaukee Bucks enter this game on a two-game winning streak.
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have now won four games in a row.
• The Bucks have dominated their regular season matchup against the Cavaliers, going 2-0 so far.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions and Picks

The matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers has serious implications for the top of the Eastern Conference. The Bucks currently sit first overall, with a 22-8 record and an 8-5 record on the road. The Cavaliers aren't far behind in third place, owning a 21-11 record and a 15-2 record on their home court.

Milwaukee enter this game off the back of two impressive wins over strong Western Conference teams. They'll continue their five-game road trip when they face Cleveland in the second match of five. The Cavaliers enter this game on a four-game win streak, now winning three games of their current six-game home stand.

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Head-to-Head: Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

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Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks (+110) @ Caesars Sportsbook

The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers enter what is expected to be one of the most heated matchups of the early season. The Bucks have won seven of their last ten games and enter this matchup on a two-game win streak. On the other side, the hosting Cleveland Cavaliers also have seven wins out of their last 10 and are on a four-game win streak.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been comfortable in their two wins over the Cavaliers this season, averaging 115.0 points while holding them to 100.0 through their past games. Despite Cleveland's size, Milwaukee have dominated the glass 47.5 to 37.5 while also converting on 15.5 three-pointers per game. Cleveland are on a hot streak as of late, but the Bucks have already proven that they have a strong counter to the Eastern Conference hopefuls.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a really good run of form, shooting 50.9% from the field over their four-game win streak. But with Milwaukee's interior defense and the Cavaliers' own historical struggles against the Bucks' paint presence, expect another series win for Milwaukee. The Bucks have more than proven themselves a strong match for the Cavs.

Total: Under 217.0 (-110) @ DraftKings

Two teams that haven't exactly lit up the scoreboard when they've faced off, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks likely won't change that trend. In their last two meetings this season, the Bucks are averaging 115.0 points while the Cavaliers are averaging just 100.0 points. However, when the two teams meet in this game, the Cavaliers should have their full scoring complement available.

On the season, the Bucks are averaging 113.1 points per game and allowing just 108.8 points per game for a point differential of +4.3. The Cavaliers are averaging 110.9 points per game and are allowing just 104.4 points per game for a +6.5-point differential. Cleveland will hope that their fully healthy starting lineup will make a difference when these teams meet.

Cleveland own the league's slowest pace, 95.4 - good enough for last in the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks are right in the middle of the pack, owning a 99.3 pace. It'll be a tough and deliberate battle in the paint between these two teams, but the Bucks' interior defense should once again be the difference maker to hold down the Cavaliers' offense.

How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

• Who: Milwaukee Bucks & Cleveland Cavaliers
• Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
• When: 7:00 PM EST, Wednesday, December 21, 2022
• How to Watch: Bally Sports WI, Bally Sports Ohio, NBA League Pass (Stream)