NBA predictions, picks, odds today: Cavaliers vs. Hawks, more

The NBA team that bets against the spread cashed one of three picks on Friday. They lost out on the Thunder and Knicks as road underdogs. Seven of the eight home teams in action on Monday are favored at BetMGM.

Cavaliers are favored to beat Hawks. Pelicans are favoured to win over Warriors. Jazz are preferred to defeat Clippers.

Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a five-game slide. They beat the Hornets and the Heat. The Hawks have lost three straight games after a win. The Cavaliers cover the 2.5 at the Hawks. NBA.com has the pick.

Golden State Warriors have been winning at home and losing on the road. The Pelicans have surrendered the league's fifth-lowest 3-point percentage (33.4%) and have a top-10 defensive efficiency. Zion Williamson's return should help the Pelicans.

Clippers are 10-7 but have a below-average net rating. Los Angeles owns the NBA's second-best defense by points per possession (106.6). The team's offense is second worst (105.4). Paul George is injured and the team is 3-6 at home.