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The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24) battle the Atlanta Hawks (29-30) Friday. Tip from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers beat the Hawks 114-102 on Nov. 21, covering as 3-point road favorites as the Under (227) hit.
Cleveland will be on the second night of a back-to-back after losing 115-109 at home to the Denver Nuggets Thursday, failing to cover as a 3-point favorite. The Cavaliers are 0-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3 games yet 6-3 ATS over their last 9.
The Hawks last played on Feb. 15, losing 122-102 to the New York Knicks as 3.5-point home favorites. They are 2-4 ATS over their last 6 games. Atlanta is 26-33 ATS and 33-26 O/U this season.
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Cavaliers at Hawks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Hawks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +1.5 (-118) | Hawks -1.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Cavaliers at Hawks key injuries
Cavaliers
- Not yet submitted
Hawks
- F John Collins (concussion) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 117, Hawks 113
Moneyline
PASS.
I’ll take the 1-point spread with the road underdog here instead of the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET CAVALIERS +1.5 (-118).
The Hawks failed to cover 2 in a row prior to the All-Star break and are 2-4 ATS over their last 6 games. They are 2-2 ATS over their last 4 home games as well. Cleveland is a strong 12-8-3 ATS following a loss.
With Collins out, the Hawks’ undermanned frontcourt could struggle against one of the better frontcourts in the NBA. The Cavs are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Considering the trends, back the CAVALIERS +1.5 (-118).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 227.5 (-105).
The Cavaliers have gone Over in 3 straight games and in 4 of their last 5, scoring at least 112 points in 2 of their last 3. The Hawks are 1-1 O/U in their last 2 outings and have scored at least 116 points in 3 of their last 4 games.
Both teams have had strong offenses over the last few weeks. Atlanta is 21-11 O/U as a favorite as well. Back the OVER 227.5 (-105).
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