Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Preview, Odds, Picks and Prediction for Sunday, October 26, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks, currently 2-0, visit the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are 1-1, through two games. Milwaukee opened the season with a 133-120 win over Washington, followed by a 122-116 victory over Toronto on Friday. Cleveland opened with a 119-111 loss to New York, followed on Friday with a 131-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Milwaukee is playing without Kevin Porter, while Kyle Kuzma is questionable. Cleveland is playing without Darius Garland and Max Strus, while De’Andre Hunter is questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction. Shoot for success! Check out our free NBA picks for the Milwaukee Bucks at the Cleveland Cavaliers prediction and win today.
Milwaukee's offense is tough to stop, but the Bucks need more stops on defense
The Milwaukee Bucks have opened the season scoring an average of 127.5 points per game, which is 6th, while allowing an average of 118.0 points. which is 13th. Milwaukee is shooting 51.6% overall while holding opponents to 48.1% shooting, which are fifth and 20th, respectively. Milwaukee is 13th in three-point shooting percentage and 25th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is Milwaukee's leader in scoring, rebounding, and assists, with averages of 34.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. Gary Trent Jr. is second in scoring at 18.5 points per game and is one of seven players who average double figures in scoring through two games. Milwaukee is averaging 46.0 rebounds per game with 40.0 off the defensive glass and 6.0 per game off the offensive glass. Milwaukee's assists-to-turnover ratio is 3.9, as the Bucks average 31 assists and just eight turnovers per game
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Cleveland is scoring well, but needs to play better defense
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 11th in scoring, averaging 121 points per game, and 21st in points allowed, at 121.5 points per game. Cleveland has the 9th-best field goal shooting percentage at 50% and is 16th in field goal shooting percentage allowed at 47.3%. Cleveland is second in three-point shooting and 22nd in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Donovan Mitchell is leading Cleveland in scoring at 33 points per game, and Sam Merrill is second, averaging 20.5 points per game. Cleveland has two other players who average double figures in scoring. Cleveland's leading rebounder is Evan Mobley, averaging 8.0 boards per contest. Lonzo Ball averages a team-best 7.0 assists per game. Cleveland averages just 32.0 rebounds per game, with 4.0 on the offensive glass and 28.0 off the defensive boards. Cleveland has a 1.4 assist-to-turnover ratio, averaging 21 assists and 15 turnovers per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
Spread Pick for Bucks vs. Cavaliers
- Milwaukee Bucks (4 units)
Cleveland is playing without two key players. Darius Garland, who last season led the Cavaliers in assists and was second in scoring, and Max Strus, who is an excellent three-point shooter. Both are sidelined with injuries. Milwaukee's offense has been tough to stop to open the season, as the Bucks are averaging 127.5 points per game. Milwaukee is shooting 51.6% overall and 38.1% from 3.0 territory. Through the first two games of the regular season, Milwaukee has grabbed an average of 46 rebounds per game, while Cleveland has averaged just 32 boards per game. Milwaukee has covered the spread in four of its last five games, while Cleveland has covered the spread in just one of its last seven games.
Over/Under Pick for Bucks vs. Cavaliers
- Over (4 units)
As mentioned previously, Milwaukee scores an average of 127.5 points per game, and Cleveland averages 121.0 points per game. Milwaukee allows 118 points per game, and Cleveland is allowing an average of 121.5 points per game. Milwaukee is 5th in field goal shooting percentage, and Cleveland is 9th. The Bucks are 13th in three-point shooting percentage, and the Cavaliers are 2nd.
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