Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads- November 16 | 2022/23 NBA Regular Season
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to make a statement to the NBA that they are legitimate contenders for an NBA title. The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a step forward with the addition of Donovan Mitchell and are one of the few teams that can contend with the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference.
The biggest question to be answered in this one is whether or not we will see Donovan Mitchell on the court, as he is listed as questionable by the franchise. Can the Cavaliers muster enough offense to grind out a victory over the defensive prowess of the Milwaukee Bucks?
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Details
Fixture: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Milwaukee Bucks
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 17, 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Milwaukee Bucks are missing some key contributors on both ends of the court, as Khris Middleton, Joe Ingles, and Grayson Allen (doubtful) will be out of action in this one.
Wesley Matthews recently injured his ankle, and we presume he will be out.
There may be a silver lining for the Bucks as Pat Connaughton may be able to make his 2022 debut.
The elephant in the room for the Cleveland Cavaliers is the availability of PG Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell has been the catalyst for the Cavaliers so far this season. Mitchell's availability is up in the air as the team is listing him as questionable and a game-time decision.
Jarrett Allen, Dylan Windler, and Ricky Rubio remain out for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds & Spreads
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Starting 5s
Cavaliers- PG Darius Garland, SG Donovan Mitchell, SF Caris LeVert, PF Evan Mobley, C Kevin Love
Bucks- PG Jrue Holiday, SG Jevon Carter, SF MarJon Beauchamp, PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, C Brook Lopez
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Prediction
This game is tough to gage with Donovan Mitchell's availability up in the air. Mitchell has made a world of difference for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, turning them into legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference. Even on the road, the Cavaliers will likely push the Milwaukee Bucks to their limits in this one.
Unfortunately, if the Cavaliers are without Mitchell, or if he is hobbled and not at 100%, I don't see how the Cavaliers can grind out a victory over the top defensive team in the NBA. I'll take the Bucks and give the points.
Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks -4 (-110) (O/U 220, -110)
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