Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup

Check out our Cavaliers vs. Hawks prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Atlanta.

  • The Cavaliers head to Atlanta for a matchup with the Hawks.
  • The Cavaliers are averaging 123.5 points per game so far.
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hawks.
  • The Hawks head into the game at 8-11.
  • Atlanta has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (20th).
  • The Hawks are coming off a 135-124 win vs. the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction

At 2:30 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-284) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+231) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 247.5.

Currently, the Cavaliers are 17-2 and first in the Eastern Conference, while the Hawks are 8-11 and ninth in the East. The game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Cavaliers vs. Hawks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks
  • Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 29th
  • Betting Odds CLE -7, CLE -284 | ATL +231 O/U 247.5

Cavaliers Preview: Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Road Win?

The Cavaliers fell to 17-2 on the season after a 135-124 home loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 9 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 259, surpassing the 242.5-point line by 16.5.

Cleveland started strong with an 11-0 run but couldn’t maintain momentum. They led 64-61 at halftime but were outscored 37-31 in the 3rd quarter and 37-29 in the 4th, as Atlanta pulled away late.

In their 135-124 loss to the Hawks, the Cavaliers shot 46.3% from the field, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way, scoring 30 points and adding 7 assists. Mitchell hit 4 threes, though he shot just 28.6% from deep, matching Darius Garland's percentage, who also made 2 threes.

The Cavs made 15 threes as a team, despite shooting just 31.2% from beyond the arc. Mitchell scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Garland added 6 of his 19 points in the final period. Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds in the game.

The Cavaliers' defense struggled on Wednesday, giving up 135 points in a loss to the Hawks. They allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Cleveland did manage to hold Atlanta to 26 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Cavaliers allowed the Hawks to shoot 47% from the field, including 47% from beyond the arc, where Atlanta hit 20 threes. Cleveland also sent the Hawks to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 23 attempts. The Cavaliers recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

The Cavaliers fell to 17-2 on the season after a 135-124 home loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 9 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 259 points exceeded the O/U line of 242.5 by 16.5 points.

Cleveland started strong with an 11-0 run, but after leading 64-61 at halftime, they were outscored 37-31 in the 3rd quarter and 37-29 in the 4th.

De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points and 5 made threes in their win over the Cavaliers, shooting 55.6% from deep. Jalen Johnson added 22 points, while Trae Young contributed 20 points and 22 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.1% from three.

As a team, the Hawks connected on 20 threes, shooting 47.6% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 9 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Zaccharie Risacher added 13 of his 17 points in the 3rd.

Even though the Hawks gave up 124 points, they still came out on top against the Cavaliers. They allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up a bit in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 29 points in each of those quarters.

Atlanta did a good job defending the three, holding Cleveland to 31% shooting from deep with just 15 made threes. The Hawks also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 119 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Hawks have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
  • The Hawks have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • As the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction

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