Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-136) will look to extend their win streak to seven games when they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks (+114) at 7:30 ET. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 2.5 points over the Hawks in a game that can be seen on BSSE.
Atlanta (18-23) is currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, while Cleveland (24-15) is 4th. The over/under line for this matchup is 231.5.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Cavaliers and Hawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Cavaliers have a record of 2-1. The Cavaliers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 238 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 3-1-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- The last three games that Atlanta was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Today, the Cavaliers are favored by 2.5 points against the Hawks. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 24 of their 39 games and have a record of 18-6 in those games. As the favorite, they have won three straight against the spread and have a 13-10 ATS record.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 18-20-1, and their last three games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have finished with 224 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 231.5.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks by a score of 135-95. The O/U line for that game was 235 points. Cleveland covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites.
Currently, the Cavaliers are on a six-game winning streak and have a record of 24-15, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 16-9 and 5-3 in their division.
For the season, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 20-17, including a 8-6 record on the road. In non-conference games, they are 8-6 compared to 16-9 against the East.
The Cavaliers have been a below-average offensive team this season, ranking 20th in scoring at 113.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 112.0 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Cavaliers are 21st in the league at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the NBA at 47%.
So far, Cleveland has been a good two-point shooting team, making 56% of their attempts (7th). However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%.
This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 110.3 points per contest. Most recently, the Cavaliers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 95 points to the Bucks.
Today, the Hawks are looking to extend their winning streak to four games after defeating the Heat 109-108. In the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are currently in 10th place with an 18-23 record.
As the underdog, the Hawks have a scoring differential of -3.9 points per game this season. Against the spread, they are 11-30 overall and 4-15 at home.
In their last game, the Hawks were 7-point underdogs and covered the spread with a 1-point win. The O/U line for that game was 221.5 points.
For the season, the Hawks have an O/U record of 22-19, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 243.3 points per game.
Looking at their home vs. road performance, the Hawks are 8-11 at home compared to 10-12 on the road. As the underdog, they are 6-13 and 12-10 overall.
Heading into their game against the Cavaliers, the Hawks are one of the NBA’s top offensive teams, ranking 4th in scoring at 120.7 points per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 121.6 points per game.
Atlanta has been an aggressive three-point shooting team, ranking 6th in three-point attempts and 7th in made threes. However, they are just 20th in field goal percentage at 46%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Hawks are 6th in attempts and 4th in made free throws. They are also the top offensive rebounding team in the league.
Coming into the game, the Hawks’ defense is giving up an average of 122.6 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 75.6% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.8% while allowing 38.7% from downtown.
Even though they are considered 2.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 117-115 win for the Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- We like the Hawks on the moneyline (+114)
- The Hawks are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Projecting a combined 232 points, we like the over
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Wesley Matthews – Calf – Questionable
- Trae Young – Illness – Questionable
- De’Andre Hunter – Knee – Out
- Vít Krejčí – Shoulder – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Doubtful
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
