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Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Cleveland -9 over Milwaukee

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse – Cleveland, OH

7:30 PM ET. The Bucks are an immediate fade spot after their high-profile NBA Cup win on Tuesday. Following such a monumental victory, complete with post-game celebrations in Las Vegas, Milwaukee is set up for a letdown. The price here reflects that reality.

While Damian Lillard is unavailable for this matchup, Khris Middleton returns after missing the NBA Cup Final. However, the posted number is not about player availability but the situational spot. The Bucks celebrated their win as if it were an NBA Championship, complete with ticker tape and confetti. Now, they must travel 2,000 miles across three time zones to face one of the NBA’s top teams, Cleveland, who has had four days to prepare. This setup has all the makings of a rout.

The market’s infatuation with Milwaukee following their Cup win is evident, with many bettors eager to grab the points. However, the Bucks’ performance in the Cup Final was fueled by extraordinary three-point shooting, while their opponent, Oklahoma City, shot just 16% from beyond the arc. Teams that rely heavily on three-point shooting often regress to the mean, and this game is likely to expose Milwaukee’s vulnerabilities. Lay the points and expect Cleveland to dominate.

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