Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 26, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 10/26/2025, 12:00 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with the opening tipoff at 6:00 PM ET on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio. Milwaukee sits 2–0 after wins over Washington and Toronto, while Cleveland is 1–1 after beating Brooklyn and falling to New York. The Cavaliers open their home schedule looking to hand the Bucks their first loss. Score the winning basket with NBA Picks.

Milwaukee Bucks Preview

Milwaukee’s offense has been explosive to start the season, averaging 133 points through two games on 51% shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the way at 34 points and 17 rebounds per game, attacking the rim as he has throughout his NBA career. Gary Trent Jr. is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 41% from three-point territory, and Cole Anthony has added 16 points off the bench.

The Bucks have spread the floor well, hitting 38% from beyond the arc and moving the ball, averaging 31 assists per game. Myles Turner has struggled with scoring, but anchors the paint on defense with 2.5 blocks per contest. Milwaukee can control this game by maintaining its rebounding advantage and limiting turnovers. Kyle Kuzma is listed as questionable, and his status could affect scoring off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers Preview

Cleveland enters its home opener short-handed, with Darius Garland, Max Strus, and De’Andre Hunter all sidelined. Donovan Mitchell has carried the load, averaging 33 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 steals on 55% shooting. Evan Mobley is second, averaging 17.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while Sam Merrill has emerged as a key shooter, hitting 55% from deep through two contests.

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The Cavaliers are averaging 111 points per game, but need to rebound better after posting just 32 boards per game so far. Lonzo Ball has averaged 7.0 assists per game through the first two games, helping pace the offense. Cleveland must rely on its half-court play and defense to slow Milwaukee’s fast pace and keep Giannis from dominating the paint.

Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Milwaukee’s deep roster and scoring make the difference here. Cleveland’s injuries leave too much pressure on Mitchell and Mobley against a team that has opened its campaign in mid-season form. Final Score Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks win and cover ATS 128–118.