The Cavaliers are ready to clash with the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, Nov 28. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on BSOH. Cleveland enters this game as 4-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 238.5. Can the Cavaliers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Cavaliers vs. Hawks predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -4
- Total 238.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 28
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
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.
- Across their ten previous road games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 118 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 108 points per game while allowing an average of 110. Cleveland posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Will Atlanta Shock Everyone at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?
The Hawks are gearing up to face the Cavaliers, aiming to push their record above .500, given their current standing at 8-8. So far, the Hawks have gone 6-7 when playing against Eastern Conference teams and 2-1 in non-conference contests.
Compared to their season average of 123.6 points per game, the Hawks struggled in their previous game. Against the Celtics, the Hawks scored 103 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 40.9%. Leading the team in scoring was Trae Young with 33 points. De’Andre Hunter also added 24 points for the Hawks.
On average, the Atlanta defense is giving up 121.1 points per game (26th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
Atlanta’s defense is currently forcing 14.4 turnovers per game, which is 22nd in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.8 rejections per game.
Does Cleveland Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Hawks, the Cavaliers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 9-8. In their 17 games, the Cavaliers have gone 5-4 against Eastern Conference teams and 4-4 in non-conference action.
The Cavaliers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 105 points versus the Raptors. During the game, they attempted 31 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 46.4%. Cleveland’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 23rd in attempts and 19th in three-point shooting percentage.
Currently, the Cavaliers’ defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.6 points per game.
On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.4% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 4 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 26.5 Points (-125)
Cavaliers vs. Hawks Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4, the Hawks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 238.5 and given that our model is projecting 225 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Hawks +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook