Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks 2/24/23 – The Atlanta Hawks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday to close out the season. The Hawks have a record of 29-30 and are 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 4th in the conference. In November, Cleveland defeated Atlanta 114 to102 at home. However, top NBA betting websites predicted Atlanta Hawks to lead and cover here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks
Date & Time: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: State Farm Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
Cavaliers
Moneyline: +125
Spread: +3.5 (-119)
Total: 227 over (-110)
Hawks
Moneyline: -172
Spread: -3.5 (-119)
Total: 227 under (-110)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers begin the home stretch in the regular season in fourth in the Eastern Conference. They are well ensconced within a top 6 guaranteed playoff spot. They are unlikely to drop, as the fifth-place Brooklyn Nets have been eliminated and the Knicks, and Miami Heat, are too far behind them. They could still move up to the top three as they are only a few games behind Philly. They are 26th in NBA points per game, but have the best defense, allowing only 106.1 points per match. The Cavaliers are led by Donovan Mitchell, who averages 27.3 points per game. Darius Garland averages 21.7. Kevin Love was bought by the Cavs and cut during the all-star break.
The Atlanta Hawks begin the stretch run at 29-30, and are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. Given the huge off-season splash of Dejounte Murray’s acquisition, they felt they should be higher and lower than 8. Coach Nate McMillan was named the fall coach, and he was fired just before the all star break. Joe Prunty, assistant coach, will assume interim duties until a permanent replacement can be found. Quin Snyder, former Jazz coach, and Ime Udoka, former Celtics coach are the most prominent candidates. There are other candidates, however, which GM Landry Fields wouldn’t mention because they are assistants for other teams, ESPN reported. Snyder seems to be the leader of the clubhouse. John Collins will not be available for Friday’s game.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Against the Spread
The Cavaliers are 4-1 in their last 5 games. Cavaliers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Cavaliers are 12-17 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 15 of the Cavaliers’ 31 last games at home.
The Hawks are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Hawks are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Hawks are 14-18 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Hawks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 13 of Hawks’ 27 last games at home.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Free Pick
Atlanta is a poor bet this year. They are currently 26-33 against spread. However, NBA betting trends believe the all-star break was the right thing for this team. They are better than they are. They should be fighting for the top 4 spots in the conference and not settling back in play-in territory hoping to get in. Look out for a reenergized Hawks team, beginning with a win against Cleveland. They will be facing a restrained, excited Hawks team after their Thursday night game against Denver.
Free Pick: Atlanta Hawks -3.5 (-119)
