Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup

Read our Hawks vs Cavaliers prediction for this NBA regular season game in Cleveland. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Hawks head to Cleveland with a record of 22-25.
  • Defensively, Atlanta are giving up 118.1 points per game.
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers take on Atlanta at 38-9.
  • Cleveland has an effective field goal percentage of 58% (1st).
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 126-106 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-468) will host the Atlanta Hawks (+355) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 237.5. TNT will televise the game from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Currently, the Cavaliers (38-9) are on a two-game winning streak and sit atop the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hawks (22-25) have lost six straight and are ninth in the East. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Thursday, January 30th
  • Betting Odds CLE -10, ATL +355 | CLE -468 O/U 237.5

Hawks Preview: Can Atlanta Lock in a Road Win?

The Hawks fell to 22-25 on the season after a 100-96 home loss to the Rockets on Tuesday. Atlanta was +5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but the total score of 196 points was well below the O/U line of 228.

Atlanta went on a 14-0 run early, taking the score from 7-5 to 19-7. However, they lost momentum as the Rockets outscored them 33-23 in the 3rd quarter. The Hawks made a push in the 4th, holding Houston to 18 points while scoring 23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In Tuesday's loss to the Rockets, the Hawks managed just 96 points, shooting 40.4% from the field and 23.4% from three-point range, hitting 11 threes overall. Trae Young led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 43.8% from the field and 22.2% from deep.

De'Andre Hunter added 16 points, while Vít Krejčí contributed 13, with 8 of those coming in the 2nd quarter. Dyson Daniels scored 7 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter, and Mouhamed Gueye added 5 of his 11 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Hawks put up a strong effort, holding the Rockets to 100 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Atlanta's best defensive quarter came in the 4th, where they allowed just 18 points. Overall, Houston shot 46% from the field.

The Hawks excelled at defending the three, limiting the Rockets to 7 made threes on 23% shooting. Atlanta also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers Preview: Can Cleveland Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Hawks fell to 22-25 on the season after a 100-96 home loss to the Rockets on Tuesday. Atlanta entered the game as +5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the four-point loss. The teams combined for 196 points, falling well short of the 228-point O/U line.

Atlanta started strong with a 14-0 run, taking the score from 7-5 to 19-7. However, Houston responded by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Hawks 60-46. Atlanta made a push in the 4th, holding the Rockets to 18 points while scoring 23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Donovan Mitchell's 34 points and 6 assists led the Cavaliers to a 126-point performance against the Heat, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 45.5%. Evan Mobley added 22 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 66.7%, while Ty Jerome contributed 20 points and 7 assists.

The Cavs shot 54% from the field, despite hitting just 31% from three, making 13 threes overall. Mitchell scored 12 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jerome added 10 points in the 3rd.

The Cavaliers put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Heat to 106 points. Cleveland was particularly effective in the 1st and 2nd quarters, where they allowed just 21 and 20 points, respectively. Despite giving up 43 points in the 3rd, they bounced back in the 4th, limiting Miami to 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers held the Heat to 34% shooting, with Miami making 15 threes. Cleveland also sent the Heat to the free-throw line just 15 times, where they made 13. The Cavaliers controlled the boards, allowing only 6 offensive rebounds, and they added 10 steals to their defensive effort.

Hawks vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Atlanta has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 107 points per game.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 124 points per game.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

Hawks vs Cavaliers Prediction

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