Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Hawks (29-30) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers (38-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit State Farm Arena to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Atlanta.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Cavaliers vs Hawks Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 31-27 against the spread, while the Hawks are 26-32 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+1.5 -115O 227.5 -110-105
Atlanta Hawks -1.5 -105U 227.5 -110-115

Hawks vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 54.8% confidence.

Hawks vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Cavaliers and Hawks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 61 games (+18.56 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 60 games (+14.71 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games (+6.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+5.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 90 games (+15.57 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Team Total Under in 42 of their last 70 games (+9.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games (+7.78 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 57 games (+6.60 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 31-27 (+1.25 Units / 1.83% ROI).

  • 38-24 against the Moneyline (+1.35 Units / 0.98% ROI)
  • 29-33 against the Over for game total points (-7.3 Units / -10.7% ROI)
  • 33-29 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 1.61% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone 26-32 (-9.2 Units / -14.18% ROI).

  • 29-30 against the Moneyline (-12.65 Units / -12.01% ROI)
  • 33-26 against the Over for game total points (+4.4 Units / 6.78% ROI)
  • 26-33 against the Under for game total points (-10.3 Units / -15.87% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 82 games (-29.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 90 games (-26.79 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 90 games (-24.09 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.50 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 82 games (-18.17 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 88 games (-27.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 73 games (-27.04 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 64 games (-22.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 88 games (-21.74 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 41 away games (-20.30 Units / -33% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Hawks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 5-17 (.227) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets has shot 40% from three (685/1,733) this season — best among NBA teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 46-22 (.676) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-best among NBA teams. The Denver Nuggets have averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (1,935 turnovers/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Cavaliers are 1-20 (.048) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .157

The Cavaliers are 28-20 (.583) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .496

Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Hawks are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .475

The Hawks are 31-22 (.585) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .462

The Hawks are 15-3 (.833) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .751

The Hawks are 34-5 (.872) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .770

Injury Report: Hawks vs. CavaliersFriday‘s Game, Feb. 24

  • John Collins (Hawks): Collins is out for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against Cleveland.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio did not play in Thursday’s (Feb. 23) game against Denver.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers have averaged 111.8 points per game (6,373 points/57 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (2,412 assists/ 1,426 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (1,619 turnovers/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Hawks are shooting 35% from three (596/1,714) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hawks have a 22% free throw rate (508 free throw attempts/2,345 field goal attempts) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 27%

The Hawks have averaged 10.6 fast break points per game (2,236 points/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (459 blocks/106 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (452 blocks/105 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (295 blocks/70 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (592 blocks/139 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hawks have averaged 7.1 steals per game (974 steals/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hawks have averaged 6.5 steals per game (469 steals/72 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hawks have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,477 steals/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (728 steals/108 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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