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Donovan Mitchell’s Cavs Eye Historic Start vs. Bucks

The Bucks and the Cavaliers will meet on the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a battle of division rivals.

(Photo by Getty Images) Donovan Mitchell

Milwaukee (1-5) at Cleveland (7-0)

  • When: Nov 4 2024, 7:00 PM
  • Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH, USA
  • TV: NBA TV

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Moneyline

Milwaukee Bucks   +220
Cleveland Cavaliers   -270

Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Point Spread

Milwaukee Bucks   7.0 (-115)
Cleveland Cavaliers   -7.0 (-105)

Milwaukee Bucks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total

Over   230.5 (-110)
Under   230.5 (-110)

Key Players:
Milwaukee: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell

Team Stats

Bucks   Cavaliers
1-5 Record 7-0
1-3 Away & Home 3-0
1-5 Last 10 7-0
L5 Streak W7

Last Matchup:
CLE 114-113, November 2nd, 2024

Game Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to match their best franchise start when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, following a thrilling 114-113 win on Saturday. Currently 7-0, the Cavs stand as the only unbeaten team in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell’s clutch 19-footer with 0.3 seconds left sealed the victory, showcasing resilience under first-year head coach Kenny Atkinson.

A win Monday would tie Cleveland’s historic 8-0 start from the 1976-77 season. Meanwhile, the Bucks, now 1-5, face ongoing struggles without Khris Middleton (ankle injury). Despite a standout performance from Damian Lillard, who scored 41 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points and 16 rebounds, Milwaukee’s bench was outscored 36-13 by Cleveland’s reserves.

Cleveland’s bench shined with Sam Merrill contributing 17 points, including five 3-pointers, while Milwaukee’s coach, Doc Rivers, noted the need for stronger bench production and better rotations.

Giannis currently ranks second in the NBA in scoring (31.0 ppg) and tied for third in rebounding (12.3), while Lillard is averaging 26.2 points per game. Beyond these stars, the Bucks’ third-leading scorer, Bobby Portis, averages just 11 points.

On the other side, the Cavs are thriving, ranking second in NBA scoring (123.1 ppg) and leading in field goal percentage (52.6). Mitchell leads with 24.4 points per game, and Darius Garland, who hasn’t missed a free throw this season, averages 17.9 points and 6.3 assists. Jarrett Allen leads the team in rebounds, while Caris LeVert’s 3-point shooting (52.4%) has been a key asset off the bench, benefiting from his comfort level with coach Atkinson.

With a red-hot start, the Cavs look to keep their momentum rolling and make franchise history in Monday’s game.

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NBA Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Cleveland 119-109
The Pick: Cleveland -7 (-105) & Under 230½
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $373

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