Published Nov 16, 9:56am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 16, 9:56am ET
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Updated Nov 16, 9:56am ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Bucks pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -233 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +156 |
Cleveland enters this match with two wins its last three games. This includes a 108-100 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
The Cavaliers trailed by double digits for a majority of the middle two periods. But thanks to a strong fourth quarter in which they outscored Memphis by a 32-16 margin, they notched their ninth win of the season.
Donovan Mitchell was one of four starters in double figures. He scored a team-high 30 points, along with five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Evan Mobley finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.
The Bucks won seven of their first 11 games, but have dropped two of their last three, including a 119-95 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Milwaukee trailed 30-18 after the first quarter. And LA broke the game open in the second quarter, courtesy of a 35-16 scoring advantage, resulting in a 65-34 advantage at the break.
The Bucks got within 13 points in the final frame, but the Lakers withstood the charge and held on for a 24-point victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo paced the offense with 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. He shot 9-for-15 from the field and 13-for-18 from the charity stripe. AJ Green contributed 15 points and three rebounds, connecting on five of his 10 attempts from 3-point range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Cleveland has won eight of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Furthermore, Milwaukee has dropped eight of its last nine road games against the Cavaliers. Simply put, the edge goes to the home team in this Central Division showdown.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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