The Cleveland Cavaliers (48-28) take on the Atlanta Hawks (37-38) Tuesday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled 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 covered as 14-point home favorites in a 108-91 win over the Houston Rockets Sunday. Cleveland is only 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Hawks lost 123-119 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and failed to cover as 1.5-point home underdogs. Atlanta is the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, but the No. 9 Toronto Raptors also have a 37-38 record.
The Cavaliers and Hawks will be meeting for the third time this season on Tuesday. Each team has won and covered at home while the total has split 1-1 O/U.
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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 8:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Hawks -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -1.5 (-105) | Hawks +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Cavaliers at Hawks key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (groin) questionable
- F Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable
Hawks
- F Jalen Johnson (hamstring/groin) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 115, Hawks 110
Moneyline
Even though Cleveland has already clinched a playoff spot, the CAVALIERS (-115) are the pick in this contest as they can still secure a higher seed in the postseason race.
Against the spread
CAVALIERS -1.5 (-105) has more value than taking Cleveland’s money line as it’s not a massive spread. If Allen suits up for the Cavaliers on Tuesday, then this spread could grow even larger.
While the Hawks are 21-16 at home this season, they’re only 17-20 ATS in those games. Atlanta is also 3-4 ATS in its 7 home games as an underdog.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-112).
The Under has hit in 2 of the last 3 meetings and this is a lot of points in a game involving arguably the best defensive team in the NBA. The Cavaliers play at the slowest pace and have the best defensive rating in the league.
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