Cleveland @ Milwaukee props

Bobby Portis has converted 46.7% of his three-pointers over the last 5 games at home, 15.3% higher than he's converted in all games this year at home. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Bucks. The Cavaliers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Bobby Portis has sunk 2.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.1 more than he's put through the net overall this season.

Sam Merrill has converted 48.3% of his treys over the last 5 games, 12.2% more than he's converted in all games this year. Sam Merrill has attempted 9.6 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Sam Merrill has played 25.7 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 9.0 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Malik Beasley has made 4.0 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year at home. Among all players in the NBA, Malik Beasley lands in the 77th percentile for playing time, logging a whopping 29.5 minutes per game this year. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Bucks. The Cavaliers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Isaac Okoro has averaged 13.6 points per game over the last 5 games when playing away from home, 4.0 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season on the road. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have scored 19.8 points per game (28th-most in the NBA) against the Bucks, making this a good matchup for offensive production. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks). The matchup vs. Milwaukee may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a whopping 5.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Milwaukee Bucks are at home (28th-most in the NBA).

Brook Lopez has made 56.3% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 8.1% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Brook Lopez has tallied 31.6 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 83rd percentile. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Bucks. The Cavaliers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Dean Wade has successfully made 58.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 19.6% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Dean Wade has converted 3.0 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 more than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a strong one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged the 24th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (1.8). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Khris Middleton has successfully made 7.2 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.6 higher than he's made over the course of the season while playing at home. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Bucks. The Cavaliers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Khris Middleton has attempted 4.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 2.1 higher than he's attempted overall this season.

Out of all players in the league, Donovan Mitchell places in the 79th percentile for technical fouls, totaling a colossal 0.1 fouls per game this year. The 6th-most sluggish pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to extra chances for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers grade out 7thworst in in the NBA when playing away from home with a mere 9.9 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 20 games when they are on the road, opposing clubs have brought down 11.7 offensive boards per game (6th-highest in the league) against the Bucks (saving possessions that can spark bonus chances for offense). Donovan Mitchell will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home stadium tends to decrease player performance in all facets of the game.

Among all players in the league, Max Strus comes in at the 95th percentile for 3-point attempts, totaling 7.6 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Max Strus lands in the 88th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.1 minutes per game this year. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup against the Bucks is a strong one for scoring; opposing starting SGs have tallied the 26th-most baskets per game in the NBA this year (6.2). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Caris LeVert has attempted 13.5 field goals per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Caris LeVert has attempted 5.6 three-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 87th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Caris LeVert lands in the 75th percentile for playing time, logging a monstrous 28.8 minutes per game this year. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks).

Out of all players in the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo comes in at the 100th percentile for shots converted, posting a whopping 11.6 per game this year. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on the court for 35.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 95th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Bucks. The Cavaliers have allowed the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.1) in the league to the other team over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

Jarrett Allen has averaged 29.8 minutes per game away from home this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Cavaliers check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. Brook Lopez is a favorable one for shots from the field; when defending opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a massive 12.0 shots made from the field per game (100th percentile). The Cavaliers are expected to see an increase in opportunities in this contest from facing the most up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 20 games (the Milwaukee Bucks). Jarrett Allen has converted 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 more than he's converted overall this year.

Damian Lillard has attempted 20.2 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Damian Lillard has attempted 8.6 shots from downtown per game this year, ranking him in the 98th percentile out of all players in the league. Damian Lillard has been on the court for 35.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 96th percentile. The Bucks have been the highest scoring offense in the NBA this year. This year, the other team's starting PGs have shot 41.4% on 3-pointers (29th-best in the league) against the Cleveland Cavaliers, making this a good matchup.

Georges Niang has gone over 9.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Pat Connaughton has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.