Bucks vs Cavaliers: Eastern Conference Clash with Giannis Questionable for 1/26/2022

Bucks vs Cavaliers: Eastern Conference Clash with Giannis Questionable for 1/26/2022

By Michael Harrison

January 8, 2025 at 02:50 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks (30-20) face the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-19) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a key Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks seek their fourth straight win while trying to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Cavaliers aim for their third consecutive victory.

Team Updates:

  • Bucks: Coming off 133-127 win vs Sacramento
  • Cavaliers: Coming off 95-93 win vs New York
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) questionable to play

Key Stats:

  • Bucks averaging 108.2 PPG, allowing 108 PPG
  • Cavaliers averaging 107 PPG, allowing 101.1 PPG
  • Cavs shooting 47% at home
  • Bucks: 21-28 ATS this season
  • Cavaliers: 30-18 ATS this season

Latest Performances:

  • Bucks Leaders:

    • Khris Middleton: 34 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast
    • Jrue Holiday: 26 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast
    • Donte DiVincenzo: 20 pts, 3 reb
  • Cavs Leaders:

    • Kevin Love: 20 pts, 11 reb
    • Evan Mobley: 15 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast
    • Isaac Okoro: 14 pts, 6 reb

Betting Line:

  • Bucks -4
  • Over/Under: 217
  • Bucks 14-17 ATS as 4-point favorites
  • Cavs 15-8 ATS as 4-point underdogs

Prediction: Expect a close game with the Cavaliers' strong home offense and paint presence testing the Bucks' recently struggling defense, especially if Giannis remains out.

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