The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out our Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Celtics on Sunday, but have recent wins over the Nets and Wizards. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 123.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 121.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 20 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bogdan Bogdanovic is the third double-digit scorer, and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Hawks’ last eight games.
- Twelve of the Hawks’ last 13 games against the Cavaliers following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Raptors on Sunday, ending two losses to the Heat and Lakers. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 110.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27 points and 5.3 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 19.4 points and 5.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- Twelve of the Cavaliers’ last 13 games as favorites against the Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
I’m not excited to lay chalk with the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially when the Hawks have beaten them in 7 of the last 10 meetings. Both the Hawks and Cavs have been horrible ATS this season. Still, the Cavs are at home where they usually play their best ball, and you’d think things eventually break for them. Right when you’re ready to put stock into the Atlanta Hawks, they let you down. It’s Cavs or pass for me.
