The Cavaliers are gearing up for a showdown against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Dec 16. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBA. Cleveland comes into this matchup as 2.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 237.5. Will the Cavaliers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Cavaliers vs. Hawks player props and predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -2.5
- Total 237.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 16
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: NBA
Hawks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 125 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
- The Cavaliers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-0-1 against the spread.
Do the Hawks Have a Shot at a Road Win?
As they look to take on the Cavaliers, the Hawks have a sub-.500 record of 10-14. When playing on the road this season, the Hawks are 7-7 compared to a home record of 3-7.
In their previous game, the Hawks’ offense finished with 125 points, which is right in line with their current average of 122.6 points per contest. One area that the Hawks offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 10th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.
Facing Cleveland, the Hawks aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.5 points allowed per game (28th).
Opponents are hitting 58.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.2% of their three-point attempts.
Can Cleveland Pull Off a Home Win?
In their 25 games, the Cavaliers have put together a 13-12 record and are above .500. When facing other Eastern Conference teams, the Cavs are 9-7 and are 4-5 in non-conference games.
The Cavaliers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 107 points versus the Celtics. During the game, they attempted 33 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 48.2%. For the season, the Cavaliers offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 23rd in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.
At this time, the Cavaliers’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 110.9 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Cavaliers are causing 14 turnovers per game, ranking 21st in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Trae Young and his points prop of 30.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -121 while the under is at -113.
Our projections have Trae Young finishing with a stat line of 25 points, 3 and 9 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 30.5.
- The Prop: Trae Young Under 30.5 Points (-113)
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Hawks on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237.5, and our model predicts the Hawks and Cavaliers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hawks +2.5 | Fanduel Sportsbook