Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 12-16-23 NBA Picks
Cleveland Cavaliers (13-12) vs Atlanta Hawks (10-14)
2023-12-16 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -2 -- Over/Under: 240.5
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The Atlanta Hawks need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks rebounded from losses to the 76ers, Nuggets and Raptors with a win over Toronto last night. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 122.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 123.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 27.2 points and 2.8 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 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Team Facts
- The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- Six of the Hawks’ last seven night games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off losses to the Magic and Celtics. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 110.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.6 points and 5.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against teams that held a losing record.
- Six of the last seven games between the Hawks and Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their issues going on as they just lost Evan Mobley and Darius Garland for some time and now Donovan Mitchell is popping up in trade rumors. However, the Cavs are at home with the rest advantage. The Atlanta Hawks haven’t been able to string together wins, and they’re 6-18 ATS on the season. I know the Cavs are going through it at the moment, but there’s still talent here, and one way to quiet the noise is to win games. I’ll lay the bucket with the Cavaliers.