The Milwaukee Bucks (23-8) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-13) Friday with tip-off from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse set for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 2-2 last season

The Bucks got back in the win column Wednesday with a 144-122 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks are 10-2 this month. F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as questionable, but he’s likely more probable. He had 32 points, 10 boards and 8 assists Wednesday.

The Cavs went to Dallas and beat the Mavericks 113-110 Wednesday without G Donovan Mitchell. C Jarrett Allen had a whopping 24 points, 23 boards and 6 assists. Cleveland has won 5 of 6 despite some key players being in and out of the lineup. The Cavs are 6th in the East.