Cavaliers vs. Bucks Preview and Prediction

The 8-3 Cleveland Cavaliers host the 5-6 Milwaukee Bucks Thursday Night. It's a bit of a revenge game for the Cavs, as they lost to Bucks 108-105 in overtime last Saturday. The Cavaliers have dropped two straight games, while the Bucks have dropped three of their last four contests. So will Cleveland or Milwaukee pick up a win? Here's our preview and prediction. 

Game Info: 

When: 8 p.m. ET

Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

National TV: TNT

Spread: Cavaliers By 10.5

What's At Stake: 

It's still early in a long NBA season, but a win would provide a confidence boost for both teams. The Bucks are a young squad and beating the Cavs twice this early in the year would be a huge boost to their confidence. It's the type of upset win that propel a young team to more wins in the future. The Cavs haven't had a perfect start, so winning handily could help calm any doubts. But again, this is early in the season and the game won't make or break either team's season. 

What They Are Saying About The Cleveland Cavaliers: 

Mo Williams Questionable

J.R. Smith Wants More Touches

Cavs Recall Joe Harris

What They Are Saying About The Milwaukee Bucks: 

Bucks On TNT For First Time Since 2002

Do The Bucks Already Miss Brandon Knight?

Parker To Return For Bucks

Prediction: Cavs win 102-91

The Cavs snap their two-game losing streak with a fairly easy win. LeBron James and Kevin Love post impressive performances, and the Bucks only make it close after the Cavs take their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter. The return of Jabari Parker to the lineup isn't enough for the Bucks to pick up the win.