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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 18 Nov 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 118-106
26-33 33-24 33-31 26-18
Position#9
Record9-5
FormWLWLW
Points / game121.1
Allowed / game116.9
vs
Position#21
Record8-6
FormLWLWL
Points / game118.4
Allowed / game118.8
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks
17 Feb 2027
CLE v MIL
upcoming
16 Feb 2027
CLE v MIL
upcoming
17 Nov 2025
CLE118
MIL106
26 Oct 2025
CLE118
MIL113
20 Dec 2024
CLE124
MIL101
04 Nov 2024
CLE116
MIL114
17 Jan 2024
CLE135
MIL95
29 Dec 2023
CLE111
MIL119
21 Jan 2023
CLE114
MIL102
21 Dec 2022
CLE114
MIL106
10 Apr 2022
CLE133
MIL115
26 Jan 2022
CLE115
MIL99
06 Feb 2021
CLE99
MIL124
05 Feb 2021
CLE105
MIL123
11 Apr 2020
CLE v MIL
upcoming
29 Nov 2019
CLE110
MIL119
20 Mar 2019
CLE107
MIL102
14 Dec 2018
CLE102
MIL114
19 Mar 2018
CLE124
MIL117
07 Nov 2017
CLE124
MIL119
27 Feb 2017
CLE102
MIL95
21 Dec 2016
CLE113
MIL102
23 Mar 2016
CLE113
MIL104
19 Nov 2015
CLE115
MIL100
31 Dec 2014
CLE80
MIL96
02 Dec 2014
CLE111
MIL108
24 Jan 2014
CLE93
MIL78
20 Dec 2013
CLE114
MIL111
25 Jan 2013
CLE113
MIL108
14 Dec 2012
CLE86
MIL90
30 Mar 2012
CLE84
MIL121
10 Feb 2012
CLE112
MIL113
21 Jan 2011
CLE88
MIL102
24 Nov 2010
CLE83
MIL81
31 Mar 2010
CLE101
MIL98
18 Dec 2009
CLE85
MIL82
04 Mar 2009
CLE91
MIL73
11 Nov 2008
CLE99
MIL93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#5
L
105-125
105
125
-20
94avg 113
A29/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
101-112
101
112
-11
87avg 113
H31/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
117-109
117
109
+8
108avg 113
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
132-121
132
121
+11
127avg 113
H06/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
148-115
148
115
+33
141avg 113
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
128-122
128
122
+6
120avg 113
H09/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
138-140 OT
138
140
-2
119avg 113
A11/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
130-116
130
116
+14
120avg 113
A13/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
113-126
113
126
-13
100avg 113
H14/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
108-100
108
100
+8
102avg 113
H15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-40
18-35
25-23
20-27
22-30
21-18
34-33
24-31
31-22
19-30
28-24
39-33
41-27
29-40
37-20
25-34
39-26
37-34
33-27
39-28
32-29
24-43
40-26
32-24
30-25
23-37
39-39
36-27
29-38
37-31
27-28
37-19
30-29
24-38
31-23
28-36
28-32
26-29
22-23
32-16
240.6Avg total
122.0Scored
118.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)121.1116.9238.1+4.264%
Season at home (7)116.7114.7231.4+2.071%
Season away (7)125.6119.1244.7+6.457%
Last 10 (10)122.0118.6240.6+3.460%
Last 5 (5)123.4120.8244.2+2.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)110.7113.0223.7-2.333%
vs Similar (5)119.8120.6240.4-0.840%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)121.1111.7232.8+9.468%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
120-110
120
110
+10
104avg 109
H31/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
133-135
133
135
-2
130avg 109
H01/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
117-115
117
115
+2
107avg 109
A04/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
100-128
100
128
-28
91avg 109
A05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
126-110
126
110
+16
117avg 109
H08/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
115-122
115
122
-7
104avg 109
H09/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
116-114
116
114
+2
106avg 109
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
100-111
100
111
-11
90avg 109
A13/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
147-134 OT
147
134
+13
153avg 109
H15/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
95-119
95
119
-24
82avg 109
H16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-25
26-33
27-26
33-26
47-36
24-34
31-38
31-27
31-22
25-31
28-24
33-38
29-39
25-34
26-32
20-23
23-25
30-27
32-28
41-30
30-28
31-22
24-32
30-40
27-31
26-26
26-31
37-26
27-35
23-24
22-24
28-28
34-33
27-36
42-29
26-31
18-30
16-35
38-27
23-27
236.7Avg total
116.9Scored
119.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)118.4118.8237.2-0.457%
Season at home (8)123.8120.1243.9+3.662%
Season away (6)111.3117.0228.3-5.750%
Last 10 (10)116.9119.8236.7-2.950%
Last 5 (5)114.6120.0234.6-5.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)114.8118.8233.6-4.044%
vs Similar (16)117.9120.1238.0-2.150%
vs Weaker (5)127.8114.8242.6+13.0100%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -7.7-7.7Q2: -4.9-4.9Q3Q3: +5.0+5.0Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: +3.7+3.7Q4: +0.6+0.6
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +2.6+2.6Q1: -0.4-0.4Q2Q2: -7.7-7.7Q2: -4.9-4.9Q3Q3: +5.0+5.0Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: +3.7+3.7Q4: +0.6+0.6
Cleveland CavaliersMilwaukee Bucks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#5
L
60-75
60
75
-15
A29/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
43-48
43
48
-5
H31/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H02/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
70-67
70
67
+3
H06/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
76-60
76
60
+16
A08/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
56-72
56
72
-16
H09/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
53-62
53
62
-9
A11/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
66-69
66
69
-3
A13/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
54-67
54
67
-13
H14/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H15/11
NBA
121.5Avg total
58.2Scored
63.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.356.3115.6+3.057%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.556.4114.9+2.156%-
Last 30 away (14)60.256.2116.4+4.057%-
Last 10 (10)58.263.3121.5-5.120%-
Last 5 (5)56.666.2122.8-9.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)57.760.3118.0-2.733%-
vs Similar (5)53.259.6112.8-6.40%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)60.955.0115.9+5.973%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H31/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
71-70
71
70
+1
H01/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A04/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
54-73
54
73
-19
A05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H08/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
61-50
61
50
+11
H09/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
L
53-57
53
57
-4
A11/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A13/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
61-69
61
69
-8
H15/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
L
34-65
34
65
-31
H16/11
NBA
115.9Avg total
55.3Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.060.3117.4-3.343%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.260.8119.0-2.550%-
Last 30 away (14)55.659.9115.5-4.236%-
Last 10 (10)55.360.6115.9-5.350%-
Last 5 (5)51.860.0111.8-8.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)54.162.7116.8-8.622%-
vs Similar (16)56.960.6117.6-3.738%-
vs Weaker (5)62.655.2117.8+7.4100%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 122.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers49.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.526.7
55.1%
54.8%53.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.316.4
34.0%
35.8%49.2
🏀 Free throws25.219.4
77.0%
78.1%19.4
They take 96.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 48.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 50% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 116.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.5 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.827.9
54.9%
54.8%55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.015.5
41.9%
35.8%46.5
🏀 Free throws21.314.6
68.5%
78.1%14.6
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Nov 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWLWWWWLL
Milwaukee Bucks
LWLWLWLWLW
#9
League position
#21
+3.2
Net rating
-2.8
115.8
Offensive rating
114.3
112.6
Defensive rating
117.2
53.0%
Effective FG%
58.3%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
53.9%
12.0%
Turnover %
13.5%
29.9%
Off. rebound %
21.1%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.0%
3-point %
41.9%
66.4%
Assist %
61.5%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence115.8 · 114.3Defence112.6 · 117.2Shooting53.0% · 58.3%3-point %34.0% · 41.9%Ball care12.0% · 13.5%Off. rebounds29.9% · 21.1%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
15/11/25HMemphis Grizzlies108-100
14/11/25HToronto Raptors113-126
13/11/25AMiami Heat130-116
11/11/25AMiami Heat138-140 OT
09/11/25HChicago Bulls128-122
08/11/25AWashington Wizards148-115
06/11/25HPhiladelphia 76ers132-121
02/11/25HAtlanta Hawks117-109
31/10/25HToronto Raptors101-112
29/10/25ABoston Celtics105-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/25HLos Angeles Lakers95-119
15/11/25HCharlotte Hornets147-134 OT
13/11/25ACharlotte Hornets100-111
11/11/25ADallas Mavericks116-114
09/11/25HHouston Rockets115-122
08/11/25HChicago Bulls126-110
05/11/25AToronto Raptors100-128
04/11/25AIndiana Pacers117-115
01/11/25HSacramento Kings133-135
31/10/25HGolden State Warriors120-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW64%
HomeWWWLW71%
AwayWLWLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1477
Win %64%71%57%
Points / game121.1116.7125.6
Allowed / game116.9114.7119.1
Point differential+4.2+2.0+6.4
Avg total238.1231.4244.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%14%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)100% (1)0% (1)
Overtime %7%0%14%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL57%
HomeLWLWL62%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1486
Win %57%62%50%
Points / game118.4123.8111.3
Allowed / game118.8120.1117.0
Point differential-0.4+3.6-5.7
Avg total237.2243.9228.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%62%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)0% (1)67% (3)
Overtime %7%12%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder1413193%121.6106.2+15.4
2 Detroit Pistons1311285%118.2112.2+6.0
3 Denver Nuggets1210283%124.4111.2+13.2
4 Houston Rockets129375%124.8113.2+11.5
5 Los Angeles Lakers1410471%116.3114.4+1.9
6 San Antonio Spurs139469%118.8112.1+6.7
7 New York Knicks128467%122.1115.2+6.8
8 Cleveland Cavaliers149564%121.1116.9+4.2
9 Atlanta Hawks149564%117.6114.0+3.6
10 Minnesota Timberwolves138562%120.7115.8+4.8
11 Toronto Raptors138562%120.5115.7+4.8
12 Golden State Warriors159660%115.7114.0+1.7
13 Philadelphia 76ers127558%119.2116.6+2.7
14 Phoenix Suns148657%118.8114.4+4.4
15 Milwaukee Bucks148657%118.4118.8-0.4
16 Miami Heat137654%125.3122.2+3.2
17 Boston Celtics147750%113.8109.2+4.6
18 Orlando Magic147750%115.5114.0+1.5
19 Chicago Bulls126650%121.0121.5-0.5
20 Portland Trail Blazers136746%121.5122.2-0.6
21 Utah Jazz135838%118.9123.7-4.8
22 Charlotte Hornets134931%117.2120.5-3.3
23 Los Angeles Clippers134931%112.0116.8-4.8
24 Dallas Mavericks1441029%111.3117.0-5.7
25 Memphis Grizzlies1441029%111.9119.8-7.9
26 Sacramento Kings1431121%112.9124.4-11.4
27 Brooklyn Nets1321115%110.5121.9-11.5
28 New Orleans Pelicans1321115%108.2121.5-13.3
29 Indiana Pacers131128%108.7123.2-14.5
30 Washington Wizards131128%112.9129.6-16.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers26333326118
Milwaukee Bucks33243118106
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