Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads- November 16

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

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Cleveland Cavaliers	Donovan Mitchell	Ankle	Questionable
Cleveland Cavaliers	Jarrett Allen	Ankle	Out
Cleveland Cavaliers	Ricky Rubio	Knee	Out

TEAM	PLAYER	INJURY	STATUS
Milwaukee Bucks	Khris Middleton	Wrist	Out
Milwaukee Bucks	Joe Ingles	Knee	Out
Milwaukee Bucks	Grayson Allen	Ankle	Doubtful

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds & Spreads

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Cleveland Cavaliers	+4 (-110)	O 220 (-110)	+150
Milwaukee Bucks	-4 (-110)	U 220 (-110)	-175

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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