The Atlanta Hawks (7-11) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-1) on Wednesday, November 27th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on FDSO. The Cavaliers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hawks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hawks. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Hawks vs Cavaliers
The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Hawks dropped to 7-11 on the season after a 129-119 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. Atlanta, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 248.5 exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 11.5 points.
Atlanta led 67-61 at halftime but struggled in the second half. The Mavericks went on a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 96-95 to 106-95, and outscored the Hawks 33-24 in the 4th quarter.
The Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Cavaliers improved to 17-1 this season with a 122-108 win over the Raptors on Sunday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 230, just under the 233.5 O/U line.
Cleveland jumped out to a 38-22 lead in the 1st quarter, but Toronto fought back, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Heading into the 4th with a 96-90 lead, the Cavs clamped down defensively, holding the Raptors to 18 points while scoring 26 to close out the game.
Hawks Offense Breakdown
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 28 points and 11 rebounds in their loss to the Mavericks, shooting 60% from the field and making 2 threes at 33.3%. Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic each added 18 points, with Young dishing out 16 assists, though he shot just 41.7% from the field.
As a team, the Hawks shot 47.5% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 29% clip. Johnson scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter, while Young added 7 in the 4th.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome each scored 26 points in the Cavaliers’ 122-108 win over the Raptors, with Mitchell hitting 5 threes at 55.6% and Jerome connecting on 4 threes at 50%. Jarrett Allen added 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.
Cleveland made 16 threes, shooting 39% from beyond the arc and 49.5% overall. Allen scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, while Mitchell added 11 in the 4th.
Hawks Team Defense
Defensively, the Hawks struggled against the Mavericks, allowing 129 points on 50% shooting. They gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and 35 in the 3rd.
Atlanta had a tough time defending the three, as Dallas hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. The Mavericks also went 19/22 from the line. The Hawks finished with 30 defensive rebounds, while allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.
Cavaliers Team Defense
The Hawks struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 129 points on 50% shooting. Atlanta allowed 33 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters and 35 in the 3rd.
Dallas hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. The Mavericks also went 19/22 from the line. The Hawks finished with 10 steals and 6 blocks.
Hawks vs Cavaliers Trends
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 116 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- The Cavaliers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Hawks vs Cavaliers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +12, we recommend going with the Hawks on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 240.5, and our model projects the Hawks and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 254 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 27, 2024 Cavaliers, Hawks