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Bucks vs Cavaliers Betting History
The Bucks and Cavaliers have met 38 times in the regular season since 2016-17, and the Cavaliers lead 21-17 straight up. Against the spread the Bucks are 19-18-1, and the games went 19-19-0 against the closing total.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016-17 to 2025-26.
Bucks vs Cavaliers betting summary
Bucks vs Cavaliers by season
| Season | Games | Bucks record | Bucks ATS | Bucks ML units | Cavaliers ML units | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 1-3 | 3-1 | -0.16u | -0.01u | 2-2-0 | 229.0 | 232.0 |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 0-4 | 1-3 | -4.00u | +1.99u | 2-2-0 | 230.2 | 223.5 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | -1.14u | +0.56u | 1-3-0 | 238.8 | 228.5 |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | -0.68u | -0.61u | 2-2-0 | 216.9 | 216.5 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-4 | -2.72u | +1.30u | 2-2-0 | 217.4 | 221.8 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 3-0 | 3-0 | +0.53u | -3.00u | 0-3-0 | 224.7 | 213.7 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 3-0 | 2-1 | +0.24u | -3.00u | 2-1-0 | 225.7 | 234.3 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 | -0.59u | -0.90u | 1-3-0 | 221.2 | 214.2 |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1-3 | 1-2-1 | -2.05u | +1.07u | 4-0-0 | 218.0 | 233.0 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -0.30u | +0.10u | 3-1-0 | 213.0 | 213.2 |
| All | 38 | 17-21 | 19-18-1 | -10.86u | -2.50u | 19-19-0 | 223.4 | 223.0 |
Bucks vs Cavaliers by home court
| Venue | Games | Bucks record | Bucks ATS | Bucks ML units | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Bucks home court | 19 | 12-7 | 12-7 | +2.03u | 12-7-0 |
| At Cavaliers home court | 19 | 5-14 | 7-11-1 | -12.89u | 7-12-0 |
Last 15 Bucks vs Cavaliers games with closing lines
| Date | Game | Score | Closing spread | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 123-116 | Cavaliers -12.5 | Bucks covered | 226.5 | Over |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 116-118 | Cavaliers -3.5 | Bucks covered | 220.5 | Over |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 106-118 | Cavaliers -5.5 | Cavaliers covered | 234.5 | Under |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 113-118 | Cavaliers -6.5 | Bucks covered | 234.5 | Under |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 112-100 | Cavaliers -7.5 | Cavaliers covered | 241.5 | Under |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 101-124 | Cavaliers -8.5 | Cavaliers covered | 220.5 | Over |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 114-116 | Cavaliers -8.5 | Bucks covered | 228.5 | Over |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 114-113 | Bucks -1.5 | Cavaliers covered | 230.5 | Under |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 112-100 | Bucks -5.5 | Cavaliers covered | 238.5 | Under |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 116-126 | Bucks -6.5 | Bucks covered | 237.5 | Over |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 95-135 | Cavaliers -1.5 | Cavaliers covered | 237.5 | Under |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 119-111 | Bucks -5.5 | Bucks covered | 241.5 | Under |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 102-114 | Cavaliers -2.5 | Cavaliers covered | 217.5 | Under |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Bucks at Cavaliers | 106-114 | Cavaliers -2.5 | Cavaliers covered | 216.5 | Over |
| Nov 25, 2022 | Cavaliers at Bucks | 102-117 | Bucks -4 | Bucks covered | 215.5 | Over |
Methodology
Final scores and closing lines for every regular season game since 2016-17 come from the Bet Legend game database, and every game is checked against ESPN's official final score; play in, playoff and NBA Cup championship games are excluded (the Cup final does not count in the standings). A team covers when its final margin plus its closing spread is above zero, and an exact landing is a push. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the closing price. ATS units, where shown, use the sportsbook closing spread and price that ESPN publishes (DraftKings or ESPN BET); from 2024-25 on that close is also the spread used for the ATS record. A back to back is a game played the day after the team's previous game. These are market results, not BetLegend picks; our own picks are on the NBA betting record page.
FAQ
Who leads the Bucks vs Cavaliers series since 2016-17?
The Cavaliers, 21-17 in regular season meetings.
What is the Bucks ATS record against the Cavaliers?
19-18-1 against the closing spread since 2016-17; the Cavaliers are 18-19-1.
How do favorites do in Bucks vs Cavaliers games?
The spread favorite won 31 of 38 meetings outright and went 24-13 against the spread.
Do Bucks vs Cavaliers games go over or under?
19 overs, 19 unders and 0 pushes; the average closing total was 223.4 and the games averaged 223.0 points.
When did the Bucks and Cavaliers last play?
Mar 17, 2026: the Cavaliers won 123-116.