Cleveland Cavaliers (17-2) vs. Atlanta Hawks (8-11)
November 29, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +6.5; Over/Under: +247.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks meet Friday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Raptors, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Celtics, Wizards, and Nuggets next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.5 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.7 points and 3.9 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.2 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 11 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Mavericks, beat the Cavs, and they play the Hornets, Pelicans, and Bucks next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 21.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.1 points and 10.3 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 39.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 games as favorites following a loss.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of the Hawks’ last 13 day games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six games at State Farm Arena following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.5).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+11.2).
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks just beat the Cavs on the road 9 point underdogs, and now they get them at home, so I can understand why you’d consider the points. The problem is the Cavs are still the most consistent team in the league SU and ATS, as they’ve lost just twice and are 14-5 ATS. The Hawks were the worst cover team in the league last year and are 7-12 ATS this season. The Hawks have a chance to make a statement. I’ll still roll with the numbers and lay the points with the Cavaliers.
