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Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 20 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 119-116
30-34 39-24 29-25 21-33
Position#15
Record15-13
FormWWLLL
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game105.0
Milwaukee Bucks 🏆
USA
vs
Cleveland Cavaliers
USA
Position#6
Record23-8
FormWWWWW
Points / game111.1
Allowed / game107.1
USANBA· BMO Harris Bradley Center
NBA2017-18
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🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
112-87
112
87
+25
112avg 95
A29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
103-91
103
91
+12
89avg 95
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
109-104
109
104
+5
104avg 95
H03/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
100-111
100
111
-11
84avg 95
A05/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
104-100
104
100
+4
97avg 95
H07/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
109-102
109
102
+7
100avg 95
H09/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
117-100
117
100
+17
112avg 95
H10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
108-115
108
115
-7
91avg 95
A14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
109-115
109
115
-6
102avg 95
H16/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
111-115
111
115
-4
98avg 95
A17/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-26
29-11
31-22
20-28
33-21
27-24
27-21
16-25
33-25
30-27
25-24
21-28
26-34
23-28
32-26
19-23
30-27
30-24
16-25
28-24
22-25
27-29
28-24
32-24
29-19
22-23
32-24
34-34
37-32
26-30
22-25
23-28
30-33
28-26
24-23
27-33
25-28
30-27
24-29
32-31
212.2Avg total
108.2Scored
104.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)104.5105.0209.5-0.554%
Season at home (14)102.6102.4205.0+0.164%
Season away (14)106.4107.6213.9-1.243%
Last 10 (10)108.2104.0212.2+4.260%
Last 5 (5)110.8109.4220.2+1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)111.0115.0226.0-4.00%
vs Similar ◀ (23)101.1104.9206.0-3.843%
vs Weaker (6)111.7103.7215.3+8.083%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
121-114
121
114
+7
121avg 104
A01/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
116-111
116
111
+5
112avg 104
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
113-91
113
91
+22
111avg 104
A05/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
101-95
101
95
+6
99avg 104
H07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
102-106
102
106
-4
93avg 104
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
105-98
105
98
+7
99avg 104
H10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
123-114
123
114
+9
124avg 104
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
121-112
121
112
+9
118avg 104
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
109-100
109
100
+9
111avg 104
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
106-99
106
99
+7
98avg 104
A17/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-35
21-32
36-23
22-24
28-32
38-20
27-30
23-29
29-22
32-23
25-26
27-20
19-22
29-35
25-21
28-17
33-32
30-25
23-32
16-17
23-24
29-22
26-27
27-25
31-31
31-17
32-29
29-37
24-26
39-34
31-26
27-26
23-24
28-24
29-25
29-27
27-23
33-37
23-23
23-16
215.7Avg total
111.7Scored
104.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)111.1107.1218.1+4.074%
Season at home (17)110.3108.6218.9+1.676%
Season away (14)112.0105.1217.1+6.971%
Last 10 (10)111.7104.0215.7+7.790%
Last 5 (5)112.8104.6217.4+8.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)110.3102.0212.3+8.367%
vs Similar ◀ (17)110.8107.4218.1+3.476%
vs Weaker (10)112.7108.9221.6+3.870%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +2.7+2.7Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +4.1+4.1Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: +1.3+1.3
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +2.7+2.7Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: +4.1+4.1Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -2.6-2.6Q4: +1.3+1.3
Milwaukee BucksCleveland Cavaliers
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
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
61-37
61
37
+24
A29/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
60-45
60
45
+15
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
63-52
63
52
+11
H03/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
49-62
49
62
-13
A05/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H07/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H09/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
51-42
51
42
+9
H10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
63-62
63
62
+1
A14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
58-59
58
59
-1
H16/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A17/12
NBA
108.8Avg total
56.9Scored
51.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.153.1106.2+0.043%-
Last 30 at home (15)51.051.9102.9-0.940%-
Last 30 away (15)55.254.3109.5+0.947%-
Last 10 (10)56.951.9108.8+5.060%-
Last 5 (5)55.254.4109.6+0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)55.055.0110.0+0.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)51.353.6104.9-2.239%-
vs Weaker (6)59.550.8110.3+8.767%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
63-67
63
67
-4
A01/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A05/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
48-57
48
57
-9
H07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
63-57
63
57
+6
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
52-46
52
46
+6
H10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
62-48
62
48
+14
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A17/12
NBA
112.9Avg total
58.9Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.655.9113.5+1.743%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.755.5112.2+1.238%-
Last 30 away (14)58.656.4115.1+2.250%-
Last 10 (10)58.954.0112.9+4.970%-
Last 5 (5)57.652.4110.0+5.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)57.352.0109.3+5.3100%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)59.157.3116.4+1.841%-
vs Weaker (10)55.254.8110.0+0.430%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 108.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.4 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.6 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.231.6
55.2%
51.0%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.27.8
33.6%
36.1%23.4
🏀 Free throws27.921.6
77.4%
76.5%21.6
They take 80.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.826.9
56.3%
51.0%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.314.0
42.0%
36.1%42.0
🏀 Free throws19.915.9
79.9%
76.5%15.9
They take 81.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Milwaukee Bucks
LLLWWWLWWW
Cleveland Cavaliers
WWWWWLWWWW
#15
League position
#6
+4.3
Net rating
+8.1
111.9
Offensive rating
116.9
107.6
Defensive rating
108.8
53.9%
Effective FG%
59.1%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
53.9%
11.7%
Turnover %
13.1%
19.4%
Off. rebound %
17.4%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.25
33.6%
3-point %
42.0%
53.6%
Assist %
67.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence111.9 · 116.9Defence107.6 · 108.8Shooting53.9% · 59.1%3-point %33.6% · 42.0%Ball care11.7% · 13.1%Off. rebounds19.4% · 17.4%Free throws0.35 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)60% · 90%
■ Milwaukee Bucks   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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

Head-to-head record
2
Milwaukee Bucks wins
8
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
DateGameScore
08/11/17Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks124-119
20/10/17Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers97-116
28/02/17Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks102-95
22/12/16Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks113-102
21/12/16Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers108-114 OT
30/11/16Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers118-101
06/04/16Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers80-109
23/03/16Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks113-104
20/11/15Cleveland Cavaliers v Milwaukee Bucks115-100
15/11/15Milwaukee Bucks v Cleveland Cavaliers108-105 OT
Milwaukee Buckslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/12/17AHouston Rockets111-115
16/12/17HChicago Bulls109-115
14/12/17ANew Orleans Pelicans108-115
10/12/17HUtah Jazz117-100
09/12/17HDallas Mavericks109-102
07/12/17HDetroit Pistons104-100
05/12/17ABoston Celtics100-111
03/12/17HSacramento Kings109-104
01/12/17APortland Trail Blazers103-91
29/11/17ASacramento Kings112-87
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/12/17AWashington Wizards106-99
17/12/17HUtah Jazz109-100
15/12/17HLos Angeles Lakers121-112
13/12/17HAtlanta Hawks123-114
10/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers105-98
09/12/17AIndiana Pacers102-106
07/12/17HSacramento Kings101-95
05/12/17AChicago Bulls113-91
03/12/17HMemphis Grizzlies116-111
01/12/17AAtlanta Hawks121-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL54%
HomeWWWWL64%
AwayWWLLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281414
Win %54%64%43%
Points / game104.5102.6106.4
Allowed / game105.0102.4107.6
Point differential-0.5+0.1-1.2
Avg total209.5205.0213.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%7%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (4)0% (3)
Overtime %4%0%7%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW74%
HomeWWWWW76%
AwayWWWLW71%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311714
Win %74%76%71%
Points / game111.1110.3112.0
Allowed / game107.1108.6105.1
Point differential+4.0+1.6+6.9
Avg total218.1218.9217.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%12%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)83% (6)25% (4)
Overtime %3%6%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 Houston Rockets2925486%115.3104.0+11.3
2 Golden State Warriors3024680%116.8106.0+10.8
3 Boston Celtics3326779%103.898.5+5.3
4 Cleveland Cavaliers3123874%111.1107.1+4.0
5 Toronto Raptors2820871%110.9102.5+8.5
6 San Antonio Spurs31211068%101.598.1+3.4
7 Minnesota Timberwolves31181358%107.6106.4+1.2
8 Detroit Pistons30171357%103.0102.0+1.0
9 Washington Wizards31171455%105.6103.1+2.5
10 Indiana Pacers31171455%108.3106.9+1.3
11 Milwaukee Bucks28151354%104.5105.0-0.5
12 Portland Trail Blazers30161453%102.8100.8+2.0
13 New York Knicks30161453%104.3103.9+0.5
14 Denver Nuggets30161453%107.4107.1+0.3
15 Oklahoma City Thunder30151550%101.9100.2+1.7
16 Miami Heat30151550%100.2102.2-2.0
17 New Orleans Pelicans31151648%110.7111.8-1.2
18 Philadelphia 76ers30141647%108.6109.3-0.6
19 Utah Jazz31141745%102.9100.8+2.1
20 Los Angeles Clippers29111838%103.3106.0-2.7
21 Brooklyn Nets29111838%107.1110.9-3.8
22 Charlotte Hornets30111937%104.2105.7-1.5
23 Los Angeles Lakers28101836%106.6109.6-3.0
24 Orlando Magic31112035%106.1110.2-4.2
25 Phoenix Suns32112134%106.4113.5-7.1
26 Sacramento Kings30102033%96.2105.2-9.0
27 Chicago Bulls2992031%98.8106.2-7.3
28 Memphis Grizzlies3092130%97.0101.2-4.2
29 Dallas Mavericks3182326%99.4102.9-3.5
30 Atlanta Hawks3072323%103.4108.5-5.2
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
Milwaukee Bucks30392921119
Cleveland Cavaliers34242533116
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