Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Friday, November 28, 2025. The game begins at 7:30 PM and airs on FDSS. The Cavaliers enter the game with a 12-7 record, while the Hawks have an 11-8 record. Both teams are in the Eastern Conference.

Kenny Atkinson leads the Cavaliers, who are ranked 5th in their conference. Cleveland recently lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-99. Quin Snyder coaches the Hawks, ranked 6th in the conference. Atlanta’s last game was a 132-113 loss to the Washington Wizards. Both teams look to improve their standings with a win.

Cavaliers vs Hawks Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks
• Venue: State Farm Arena
• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
• Betting Odds: Cavaliers -5.5 (-111), Hawks +5.5 (-110)

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into their next game with mixed results from recent outings. They recently lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-99, despite Donovan Mitchell scoring 17 points and adding 8 assists. Before that, they secured a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 120-105 win, where Mitchell shined with 37 points.

On the season, the Cavaliers average 118.8 points per game, ranking 11th in the league. They lead the league in three-point attempts per game with 44.6. However, their shooting accuracy from beyond the arc is at 34.8%, placing them 22nd in the league.

Donovan Mitchell remains a key player for the Cavaliers, averaging 29.9 points per game. Evan Mobley also contributes significantly with 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. The team faces some injury concerns, with Jarrett Allen probable to play and Max Strus and Sam Merrill out for the upcoming game.

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Charlotte Hornets by three points, scoring 113 points with a 49.5% field goal percentage. However, they faced a setback against the Washington Wizards, losing by 19 points despite scoring 113 points with a 45.3% shooting rate.

Jalen Johnson has been a standout player for the Hawks this season. He is averaging 21.5 points per game, with 9.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists. Kristaps Porzingis also contributes with 18.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, making him a key player in the lineup.

The Hawks face challenges with injuries as Trae Young, Nikola Đurišić, and N’Faly Dante are currently out. Young’s absence is notable due to his knee injury, sidelining him for at least four weeks. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in their absence to maintain their performance on the court.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points against the Hawks. With the Cavaliers scoring 118.8 points per game and allowing 114.8, they have a solid edge. The Hawks score 117.1 points per game but also allow 115.3. Considering these stats, picking the Cavaliers to cover the spread at -5.5 seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 240.5 points. The Cavaliers and Hawks both have offenses that can score, but their defenses are just average. The projected score could be around Cavaliers 122, Hawks 115, totaling 237 points. Given this, taking the under at 240.5 seems like a smart choice.