Cavaliers vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 25

The Cleveland Cavaliers (37-22) travel in Central Division play against the Milwaukee Bucks (25-31) on February 25, 2026. It's the third matchup between these squads this year. Cleveland is a moderate 3.5-point favorite against Milwaukee when the Cavaliers square off against the Bucks on Wednesday. The point total for the game is set at 227.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Cavaliers-Bucks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Bucks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• TV: FDSOH, FDSWI, and WMLW
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Bucks Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (227.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 118 - Bucks 113

Cavaliers vs. Bucks Betting Insights

• Of 59 games so far this season, the Cavaliers have had 40 with over 227.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
• This season, 26 of the Bucks' 56 games have had a combined total higher than 227.5 points scored.
• The Cavaliers and Bucks average 4.3 more points between them than the over/under of 227.5 for this matchup.
• The Cavaliers and the Bucks have seen their opponents average a combined 2.9 more points per game than the over/under of 227.5 set in this matchup.
• Cleveland has been the favorite in 47 games this season and has come away with the win 31 times (66%) in those contests.
• Milwaukee has been victorious in 15, or 42.9%, of the 35 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Cleveland has taken both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Milwaukee.
• Both the Cavaliers and the Bucks have 1-1 records against the spread in those outings.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Cleveland has averaged a total of 230.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 2.6 greater than this matchup's total of 227.5.
• In the Cavaliers' 59 games this year, they have 26 wins against the spread.
• Cleveland is 15-26 ATS when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under in 50% of their opportunities this year (28 times in 56 games with a set point total).
• The Cavaliers record just 4.1 more points per game (119.5) than the Bucks give up (115.4).
• Cleveland has a 21-14 record against the spread and a 30-5 record overall when scoring more than 115.4 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 47.7% from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the 46.4% the Bucks allow to opponents.
• At home, the Cavaliers sport a worse record against the spread (13-18-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (13-15-0).
• Cleveland has hit the over on the total in 12 of 31 home games (38.7%). It has fared better in road games, topping the total in 16 of 28 matchups (57.1%).
• The Cavaliers have won a higher percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 20-9 (.690). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 11-7 (.611).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 28.5 points, 5.8 assists and 4.5 boards per contest.
• James Harden puts up 24.5 points, 4.8 boards and 8.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Evan Mobley posts 17.5 points, 3.9 assists and 8.6 boards per game.
• Jarrett Allen posts 14.9 points, 8.6 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Jaylon Tyson averages 13.5 points, 2.2 assists and 5.3 rebounds.

Cavaliers Player Props

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• Milwaukee's average total over the last 10 games is 6.5 points fewer than the 227.5 total listed for this matchup.
• In the Bucks' 56 games this year, they have 26 wins against the spread.
• Milwaukee has an ATS record of 11-13 in its 24 games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more this year.
• Bucks games this season have gone over the total in 23 of 56 opportunities (41.1%).
• The Bucks score an average of 112.3 points per game, just 2.7 fewer points than the 115.0 the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
• Milwaukee has put together a 14-7 ATS record and a 17-4 overall record in games it scores more than 115.0 points.
• The Bucks are shooting 48.2% from the field, 2.3% higher than the 45.9% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• The Bucks' winning percentage against the spread at home is .462 (12-14-0). On the road, it is .467 (14-16-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Milwaukee's games have finished over 13 of 26 times at home (50%), and 10 of 30 on the road (33.3%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Bucks have won a lower percentage of games at home (5-6) than on the road (5-5).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Ryan Rollins is putting up 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. He's also sinking 46.7% of his shots from the floor and 42.0% from 3-point range, with 2.5 triples per game.
• On a per-game basis, Giannis Antetokounmpo gives the Bucks 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Myles Turner is putting up 12.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He is draining 44.1% of his shots from the field and 38.1% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.
• Bobby Portis gives the Bucks 13.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while posting 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Bucks are getting 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Kyle Kuzma this year.

Bucks Player Props

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