NBA Odds, Picks, Predictions: Hawks vs Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. Atlanta is third in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is 10-6 after a 26-point win over the Heat on Sunday night.
The Atlanta Hawks are third in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 10-6 after a 26-point win over the Heat on Sunday night.
The Atlanta Hawks won seven of their first 10 games of the season. They went 3-3 in the next six games and their offensive rating has dropped from 113.2 to 108.0. The team's biggest problem is its inability to stretch the floor and be consistent from the field.
Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were injured for five games from November 7-16. Mitchell is back on the court and fully fit. The team has improved on both ends of the floor since Mitchell's return. In the last two games, the team's Defensive Rating has increased to 99.5. They have also held opponents to 39. 5% shooting from the field and 26.7% from behind the arc.
Cleveland Cavaliers are playing on back-to-back nights. Evan Mobley was the only starter to play 30 minutes against Miami on Sunday. The Cavaliers have the second-best three-point percentage in the NBA (39.1%) and should be able to create some scoring separation against Atlanta.
