Predictions, Player Props, and Best Odds for Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game on November 4th

• The 7-0 Cleveland Cavaliers host the 1-5 Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night
• The Cavs beat the Bucks 114-113 on a last-second Donovan Mitchell pull-up on Saturday
• See the Bucks vs Cavaliers predictions, player props, and best odds for Nov. 4

Thanks to a last-second game-winner from Donovan Mitchell against Milwaukee on the weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-0, 3-0 home, 7-0 ATS) can still count themselves among the ranks of the unbeaten (alongside 6-0 OKC). On Monday night, the flailing Bucks (1-5, 1-3 away, 1-5 ATS) will look to return the favor as they visit the Cavs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:10 pm ET. With Khris Middleton out and Giannis Antetokounmpo day-to-day with an adductor strain, the Cavs are big 7.5-point favorites.

Bucks vs Cavaliers Predictions

• Bucks +7.5 (-114) at FanDuel  
• Giannis Antetokounmpo under 12.5 rebounds (-135) at ESPN Bet

Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 9-8 (+2.29 units). All wagers 1 unit unless stated otherwise.

The Bucks’ struggles are one of the biggest storylines early in the season. The preseason NBA win totals listed Milwaukee at 50.5 O/U, tied for the fifth-highest in the league. But they currently sit dead-last in the Eastern Conference at 1-5. Only the winless Utah Jazz are keeping them from the absolute basement of the NBA. Since a 124-109 win over the 76ers in their season-opener, they’ve dropped five straight, four by double-digits.

The absence of Khris Middleton (15.1 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 5.3 APG last season) has been palpable. But don’t expect that to continue. Middleton missed 27 games last year and the Bucks went 18-9 without their starting small forward. Milwaukee, which is basically running it back from last year’s 49-33 campaign in terms of personnel, already showed signs of righting the ship last time out against the Cavs. They led by as many as 16 in the first half before falling 114-113 on Mitchell’s effective buzzer-beater.

DONOVAN MITCHELL HITS THE GAME-WINNER AND THE CAVS STAY UNDEFEATED 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3elChNkccv

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 3, 2024

The Cavaliers’ red-hot start is going to taper off. Like the Bucks, this team is basically unchanged from last season, when they finished fourth in the East with a 48-34 record. Their O-Rating, which was only 16th-best in the NBA last year at 114.7, is currently second at 121.9, trailing only the reigning-champion Celtics.

If Giannis doesn’t end up playing, my pick of the Bucks to cover may be dead before the game even begins. But if Giannis and Damian Lillard are both in the lineup, it’s ridiculous to be spotting Milwaukee 7.5 points. There is a massive amount of recency bias built into this line.

At the same time, listing a less-than-100% Antetokounmpo with a rebound total of 12.5 is too much. He’s only gone over 12.5 in one game twice this season (last time out) and has only averaged over 12.5 RPG once in his 11-plus-year career.

MIL vs CLE Player Props

Player props and odds from ESPN Bet on Nov. 4. Claim an ESPN Bet promo code to bet on Bucks vs Cavaliers. 

With Giannis still questionable at the time of publication, sportsbooks were hesitate to open too many Milwaukee player props. At the moment, Giannis is the only Milwaukee player listed in Monday’s NBA player props.

Antetokounmpo has the highest point total (29.5) and rebound total (12.5) of the night. Mitchell has the highest point total among Cleveland players (26.5) while center Jarrett Allen leads the Cavs rebounding props (11.5).

Best Available Bucks vs Cavaliers Odds

As of Monday morning, there was still a one-point discrepancy in the Bucks vs Cavs spread at various sportsbooks. FanDuel had the best line for Milwaukee backers at Bucks +7.5 (-115) while BetMGM had the best odds for Cleveland bettors at Cavaliers -6.5 (-115).

On the moneyline, FanDuel was, counter-intuitively, offering the best odds on a Cleveland win at -270. DraftKings and bet365 had the best price on a Bucks straight-up win at +225.

There was also a one-point variation in the game total. ESPN Bet and BetMGM both had the total at 227.5 with the over slightly favored at -115. Bet365 had the total one point higher at 228.5 with -110 odds each way. All other books had the total at 228 flat in Monday’s NBA odds.

The Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 4th in what is shaping up to be an exciting matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. As we look ahead to this game, let’s take a closer look at some predictions, player props, and the best odds for this highly anticipated showdown.

Predictions:
The Milwaukee Bucks come into this game with a strong 6-1 record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled early on with a 2-5 record. The Bucks are currently one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and are led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 27.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are led by young guard Collin Sexton, who is averaging 17.6 points per game.

Based on their recent performances and overall talent level, it is likely that the Bucks will come out on top in this game. However, the Cavaliers have shown flashes of potential and could make it a competitive matchup.

Player Props:
For the Milwaukee Bucks, keep an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo to have a big game. Look for him to put up impressive numbers in points, rebounds, and assists. Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday are also key players to watch, as they provide scoring and playmaking for the Bucks.

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, Collin Sexton will be a player to watch as he looks to lead his team to an upset victory. Kevin Love and Darius Garland will also play important roles for the Cavaliers and will need to step up their game to compete with the Bucks.

Best Odds:
As of now, the Milwaukee Bucks are favored to win this game with odds of -300, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are underdogs with odds of +250. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 220.

If you’re looking to place a bet on this game, consider taking the Bucks to win straight up or covering the spread. You may also want to consider betting on Giannis Antetokounmpo to have a big game and exceed his player props.

Overall, the Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on November 4th promises to be an exciting matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. Keep an eye on key players and trends leading up to the game to make informed decisions on your bets. Good luck!