Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-136) are 2.5-point favorites against the Atlanta Hawks (+114) on the road. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 231.5 points.
TV: BSSE, Start Time: 7:30 ET, State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +2.5
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Hawks.
- Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with Dejounte Murray points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 9 threes.
Taking a Look at the Cavaliers Chances in Atlanta
The Cavaliers have won six straight games and are 24-15 overall, which is good for 4th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
Cleveland’s ATS record for the season is 20-17, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, they are 8-6 ATS compared to 12-11 at home.
As the favorite, the Cavaliers have won 12 straight games and are 18-6 overall. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 13-10.
In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks by a score of 135-95. They were also favored by 1.5 points going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 235 points.
In their games this season, the Cavaliers have an average scoring differential of +1.0 points per game on the road. The average O/U line in their games is 224.9 points.
On the season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 18-20-1. Their last three games have all gone under the O/U line, and today’s line is set at 231.5 points.
This season, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.6 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they are averaging 112 points per game.
In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 21st in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 14th in the NBA in made threes per game at 12.9. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
In the current season, the Cavaliers defense has excelled, sitting 2nd in the NBA by allowing 110.3 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.5% and allowing 35.1% from beyond the arc.
Does Atlanta Have What it Takes at Home?
In their last three games, the Hawks have picked up three straight wins and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with an 18-23 record. In the Southeast Division, they are 3rd.
As the underdog, the Hawks have a record of 6-13 this season, and they have been the underdog in 19 of their 41 games. Coming into today’s game, they are 2.5-point underdogs.
Against the spread, the Hawks are 11-30 for the season, including a 4-15 record ATS at home. In their last two games as the underdog, they have covered the spread.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 22-19, and the under has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 243.3 points compared to today’s O/U line of 231.5.
In their most recent game, the Hawks defeated the Heat by a score of 109-108. They were 7-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 221.5.
This season, the Hawks have been one of the most potent offenses in the NBA, averaging 120.7 points per game (4th). At home, they have scored 121.6 points per game (6th).
When it comes to pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league at 101.3 possessions per game. They have also been one of the top teams in terms of free throw attempts, ranking 6th in the NBA.
So far, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 20th at 46%.
The Hawks’ defense is presently ranked 27th in the league, allowing an average of 122.6 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hawks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 57.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.7% from downtown.