The Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday 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, lost to the Knicks, and play the Cavs next. The Hawks have won 18 of their last 21 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 118.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.8 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies and Pacers, and they play the Hawks next. The Cavs have won 13 of their last 18 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 5.7 assists, while James Harden is averaging 20.4 points and 8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The Hawks have lost five of their last six games at Rocket Arena.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Hawks and Cavaliers.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Rocket Arena.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight home games against the Hawks following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Hawks Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Thomas Bryant. Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell, and Jaylon Tyson are questionable.
Jock Landale is out for the Hawks.
Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction
We’ve been on the Hawks a lot during this winning stretch and we’ve faded the Cavaliers religiously. The Cavs are 31-47-1 ATS on the season. You shouldn’t be betting on this team. However, this line is soft, so it makes the Cavs attractive at home. Mitchell and others are questionable so check the injury report before betting. However, this is a big game in terms of seeding for both sides, so guys who can play will play. The home team has won 8 of the last 10 games between the Hawks and Cavaliers. Give me the Cavs.