Hawks vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets
Atlanta is just a 2-point favorite against Cleveland when the Hawks (37-38) and the Cavaliers (48-28) square off on March 28, 2023 in a game expected to be a tight one. A point total of 239 has been set for the matchup.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Hawks odds to win: -134
- Cavaliers odds to win: +114
- Spread: Hawks (-2)
- Total: 239
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Game Time and Information
- When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: BSSE and BSOH
Who Will Win Hawks vs. Cavaliers?
Hawks and Cavaliers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
When they have played as at least 2-point favorites this season, the Hawks are 13-22-1 against the spread.
In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2 points or more, the Cavaliers have a 4-8 record against the spread.
These teams average a combined 230.2 points per game, 8.8 fewer points than the over/under of 239 set for this game.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 224.3 points per game, 14.7 fewer than the point total for this game.
The Hawks’ average point total in outings this season is 235.8, 3.2 points less than the total in this game.
Cleveland’s games this year have averaged a total of 218.7 points, 20.3 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
Atlanta has gone 33-40-2 ATS this season.
The Cavaliers’ ATS record is 41-34-1 this year.
Hawks Stats & Insights
The Hawks average 118 points per game (fourth in the league) while giving up 117.8 per outing (24th in the NBA). They have a +12 scoring differential overall.
The Hawks grab 44.1 rebounds per game (10th in the league) compared to the 44.3 of their opponents.
Atlanta connects on 1.2 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 10.7 (25th in the league) compared to its opponents’ 11.9.
The Hawks average 115.1 points per 100 possessions (fifth in the league), while allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions (28th in the NBA).
The Hawks have been slightly better offensively at home, where they average 118.6 points per game, compared to road games, where they put up 117.4 per game. Defensively, they are better at home, where they allow 116.6 points per game, versus on the road, where they let their opponents to average 119.1 per game.
Cavaliers Stats & Insights
The Cavaliers put up 112.2 points per game (24th in league) while allowing 106.5 per outing (first in NBA). They have a +430 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game.
The 41.3 rebounds per game Cleveland accumulates rank 25th in the NBA. Their opponents pull down 40.8.
The Cavaliers connect on 11.5 three-pointers per game (19th in the league), while their opponents have made 11.3 on average.
The Cavaliers rank 10th in the league averaging 113.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are first, allowing 107.5 points per 100 possessions.
At home Cleveland is putting up 113.5 points per game, 2.7 more than it is averaging on the road (110.8).
Hawks Key Players to Watch
Trae Young leads active Hawks’ players in points and assists per game, scoring 26.6 points and distributing 10.0 assists.
Clint Capela’s averages this season are 12.1 points, 11.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.
The Hawks get 2.2 three-pointers per game out of Young.
Dejounte Murray picks pockets to the tune of 1.5 takeaways per game, and Onyeka Okongwu collects 1.3 rejections per contest.
Cavaliers Key Players to Watch
Donovan Mitchell tallies 27.4 points per game and also tacks on 4.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest.
This season, Evan Mobley has a statline that includes 16.4 points, 2.8 assists and 8.9 rebounds per game.
Mitchell knocks down 3.5 threes per game.
Mitchell’s 1.5 steals and Mobley’s 1.4 blocks per game are key to the Cavaliers’ defensive production.
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (+ 2)
- Pick OU:
Under (239)
- Prediction:
Cavaliers 115 – Hawks 112
