The Hawks are ready to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Mar 6. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on BSSE. Atlanta enters this game as 2-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 215. Can the Hawks pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Hawks vs. Cavaliers predictions.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Hawks -2
- Total 215
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 6
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 107. Cleveland posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 109 points per game.
- The last five games that Atlanta was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Is Cleveland Ready for a Road Win?
The Cavaliers have won three straight games as the underdog, and they are 9-10 straight-up as the underdog this season. Against the spread, they are 10-8 as the underdog and 30-29 overall on the road.
This season, the Cavaliers have gone 27-33-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 223.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 215, and 54 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
Cleveland’s most recent game was a 105-104 win over the Celtics. They were 8.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 217.5.
The Cavaliers are currently 40-21 on the season, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 13-6 compared to 27-15 against the East.
On average, the Cavaliers are 5.1 points better than their opponents on the road this season. Their ATS record on the road is 15-12, and they are 19-10 straight-up.
This season, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.2 points per game, which is 17th in the league. On the road, Cleveland is scoring 113.2 points per game.
So far, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.3% of their games. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Cavaliers are 12th in the NBA at 48%. Additionally, they are 11th in true shooting percentage.
So far, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 2nd in the league at 109.4 points per contest. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 13th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.9 rejections per game.
Will the Atlanta Defense Show Up at Home?
The Hawks have gone 20-41 against the spread this season, including a 10-21 ATS record at home. Today, they are favored by 2 points and have an ATS record of 11-23 as the favorite.
In their last two home games, the Hawks have covered the spread. This season, they have an average scoring differential of -0.1 points per game at home.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 33-28, and their games have averaged 242.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 215, with 60 of their games having higher O/U lines.
Atlanta’s last game was a 116-100 win over the Knicks. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 216 points, and the O/U line was 213.5.
With a record of 27-34, the Hawks are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-26 and 7-6 against their division.
This season, the Hawks are 5th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 120.4 points per game. At home, they are even better, averaging 123.5 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Hawks are 4th in the league, playing at a fast tempo. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 21st in the NBA at 46%.
One area where the Hawks excel is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the league in free throws made per game at 20.1.
So far, the Hawks defense is giving up 122.4 points per contest, which has them sitting 29th in the NBA. One thing to note, is they have given up more points than their season average in two straight matchups. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.1% from downtown.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Darius Garland and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Darius Garland finishing with a stat line of 18 points, 2 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 23.5.
- The Prop: Darius Garland Under 23.5 Points (-125)
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
The Cavaliers come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 215 and our model has the Cavaliers and Hawks finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook