Hawks vs. Cavaliers Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 8)
- Hawks vs. Cavaliers odds favor the home side at -125.
- Cleveland has won 5 of its last 6 games.
- Atlanta is 17-3 SU in the last 20 events.
This game could have massive implications on the East Conference playoff picture, with the two sides fighting to secure as high a seed as possible.
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
- How to Watch: FanDuel Sports Network, WUAB
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds
Game Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this Wednesday night clash looking to maintain their momentum after a win over the Grizzlies in Memphis, 142-126. The Cavs are 50-29 right now, one game behind the Knicks in No. 3.
Donovan Mitchell could be back after his ankle injury against the Pacers on Sunday. He is the team’s No.1 scorer with 27.8 points. James Harden averages 8.1 assists, 4th best in the league.
What hurt the Hawks was their recent loss to the Knicks at home, 108-105, their first following 4 wins, and only the third in the past 20 appearances.
This team has been very good on offense, scoring over 120 points in several of its recent wins. Jalen Johnson has emerged as a legitimate star, averaging a double-double and leading the team in scoring and assists.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Head to Head
There were two games this year, one in Cleveland, where the hosts won, 117-109, and the other in Atlanta, 130-123.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
We don’t know whether Mitchell plays, but if he does, this game has a high potential to be a high-scoring one. The TOTAL line is set at 236.5 points right now, and if Mitchell recovers from his ankle injury, we pick Over.
- Free NBA Pick: Over 236.5 points
