Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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NBA Game Preview: Milwaukee Bucks (2-0) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-1)

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

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