Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Monday November 17 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 11/17/2025, 12:20 AM ET

Bucks Preview

The Monday NBA schedule will get started with a Central Division matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks (8-6) rank sixth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 118.4 points per game. On Saturday, Milwaukee trailed by 31 points at halftime and committed 17 turnovers during a 119-95 home loss versus Los Angeles.

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied a team-high 32 points (13-18 FT), ten rebounds, and five assists. The rest of the Milwaukee starting lineup scored 29 points on a woeful 10-for-31 shooting effort. Gary Trent Jr. added 13 points in 24 minutes off the bench for the Bucks. Betting on sports and on the Bucks is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Cavaliers Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won five of their first seven home games and are 2.5 games back of Detroit for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers (9-5) rank 12th in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 121.1 points per contest. On Saturday, Cleveland outscored Memphis by 16 points during the fourth quarter of a 108-100 home victory.

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points (10-21 FG). to go along with five rebounds and five assists. All-Star F/C Evan Mobley chipped in 22 points (7-16 FG) and 13 rebounds. Jarrett Allen added 16 points and six boards for the Cavaliers, who shot 46 percent from the field. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Cavaliers with the Novig promo code.

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Bucks vs Cavaliers Pick

Cleveland G Darius Garland is hobbled by a toe injury and will remain sidelined for this game. The Bucks are playing at the fifth slowest tempo in the NBA and the Cavaliers rank in the middle of the pack in that category. Look for Cleveland to win at home in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 118-112. Make sure when you place your bet on Bucks vs Cavaliers you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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