Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction: Back the Over in a Fast-Paced Matchup in Atlanta
NBA best bet of the day: Over 239.5 (-110)
Bet Cavaliers vs Hawks at BetUSBoth the Cavaliers and Hawks played last night, but neither team can use that as an excuse here. Cleveland arrives in Atlanta in great shape on a three-game winning streak, while the Hawks have hit a rough patch after a strong start to the season.
You can see more of our NBA picks for tonight, but here’s why I’m backing the over in this one, and how you can bet on Cavaliers vs Hawks.
Thursday, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM ET · State Farm Arena · NBA TV
Cavaliers vs Hawks Betting Odds (BetUS)
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Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have won three straight, scoring 120 or more points in each game. The offense is red-hot, with five players averaging 15 or more points per game, led by Donovan Mitchell at 26.7.
Cleveland wants to play fast. The Cavs have players who run the floor well, move the ball quickly and can score in transition or from deep, and when the pace slows down, they can isolate Mitchell and let him go to work one-on-one.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks opened the season with back-to-back wins, but Quin Snyder’s team has since lost three straight and needs a win badly.
Defense has been the main problem during the skid, with Atlanta allowing 120 or more points in each loss. That’s surprising for one of the most physical and athletic rosters in the NBA, but right now the results aren’t there.
Cavaliers vs Hawks Predictions
The over 239.5 is one of the best NBA picks for tonight. Both teams like to play fast and attack in transition rather than run long half-court sets, and that kind of pace leads to points.
Atlanta’s defense is struggling, but its offense has shown it can be very productive, and Cleveland has five players scoring 15 or more a night. With both teams also on the second night of a back-to-back, tired legs on defense could add even more points.
The moneyline is essentially a pick’em, with Cleveland’s form offset by travel fatigue and Atlanta’s home court, so this one could go either way. That’s why the total is the best way to attack this game.
- NBA best bet of the day: Over 239.5 (-110)
- Cavaliers vs Hawks over/under pick: Over 239.5
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