Venue & Game Info
Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
Tipoff: 6:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network, Bally Sports Ohio, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks:
Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) – out
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Darius Garland (toe surgery) – out
De’Andre Hunter (knee) – out
Max Strus (foot surgery) – out
Cleveland is missing three rotation players, including their All-Star point guard Garland, while Milwaukee is mostly healthy.
Team Recent Form
Milwaukee Bucks:
Wins: 133–120 vs Wizards, 122–116 @ Raptors
Offense: 127.5 PPG (Top 5 in NBA), 51% FG, 41% 3PT
Defense: Allowing 118.0 PPG, but forcing 13 turnovers per game
Leaders: Giannis Antetokounmpo (34.0 PPG, 17.0 RPG, 6.0 APG), Cole Anthony (16.0 PPG off bench)
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Loss: 119–111 @ Knicks, Win: 131–124 @ Nets
Offense: 121.0 PPG, led by Donovan Mitchell (33.0 PPG, 5.0 APG)
Defense: Allowing 121.5 PPG, struggling to close games
Leaders: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley (17.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, reigning DPOY), Jarrett Allen (12.0 RPG)
Key Player Matchups
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) vs Evan Mobley (CLE): MVP vs reigning DPOY—Giannis’ power against Mobley’s length and rim protection.
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs Gary Trent Jr. (MIL): Mitchell’s scoring vs Milwaukee’s perimeter defense.
Brook Lopez (MIL) vs Jarrett Allen (CLE): Battle of rim protectors and rebounders.
Series History
2024–25 Season: Cleveland won 3 of 4 matchups.
Last 5 Meetings: Cavaliers 4–1 advantage.
At Cleveland: Cavs have won 3 straight at home vs Milwaukee.
Betting Trends
Milwaukee Bucks:
2-0 ATS this season.
5 of last 7 games OVER 230 points.
11-15 as underdogs last season.
Cleveland Cavaliers:
1-1 ATS this season.
43-19 at home last season (including playoffs).
54-9 when scoring 115+ points in 2024–25.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks 234.5
Cleveland Cavaliers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, October 25, 2025
