The Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Nets and Pacers, and they play the Magic next. The Hawks have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.8 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19 points and 5.8 rebounds. Trae Young is the third double-digit scorer, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Celtics and Raptors, and they play the 76ers next. The Cavs have won 3 of their last 5 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 113.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28 points and 4.4 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 20.2 points and 4.3 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Sam Merrill is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have lost four of their last five games at Rocket Arena.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a home loss.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Rocket Arena.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Hawks have won four of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last eight Sunday games against the Cavaliers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Onyeka Okongwu has recorded four games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Dyson Daniels has recorded 3+ steals in three consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (83.3%).
- The Cavaliers rank T29th in the league for H2 win percentage this season (16.7%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (14.0).
- The Hawks rank T2nd in the league for turnovers per game this season (12.2).
Cavaliers vs Hawks Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus. Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Donovan Mitchell are questionable.
The Hawks will be without Trae Young due to a knee injury.
Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction
I don’t want to back the Hawks without Young as much as the next guy, but it’s impossible to lay chalk with the Cavs given their injury report. No Grand or Strus, and there’s a chance they could be without Allen and Mitchell. No, thanks. The Cavs are also 1-5 ATS on the season. The Hawks have won 3 of the last 4 games against the Cavs for whatever that’s worth. Check the injury report for updates before betting. At the time of this writing, I’d grab the points with the Hawks if forced to pick.