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Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Apr. 15

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 15, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Hawks are -1.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
  • Friday, April 15, 2022 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on ESPN & ESPN

The Atlanta Hawks visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland.

The Hawks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Hawks are 38-45 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 42-36 against the spread.

The Hawks vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

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Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Atlanta Hawks-1.5 -110O 222.5 -110-120
Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5 -110U 222.5 -110100

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hawks have gone:

  • 38-45 against the Spread (-11.5 Units / -12.6% ROI)
  • 44-39 against the Moneyline (-13.3 Units / -6.86% ROI)
  • 43-38 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.31% ROI)
  • 38-43 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -10.19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 57 games (+12.01 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 40 games (+11.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 39 games (+10.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 75 games (+9.76 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 39 games (+9.07 Units / 13% ROI)
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  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 79 games (-26.33 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-19.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-19.54 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 68 games (-17.66 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Hawks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 75 games (-17.50 Units / -21% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone:

    • 42-36 against the Spread (+2.3 Units / 2.52% ROI)
    • 44-39 against the Moneyline (+9.45 Units / 6.68% ROI)
    • 36-45 against the Over for game total points (-13.5 Units / -14.79% ROI)
    • 45-36 against the Under for game total points (+5.4 Units / 5.91% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+10.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+9.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games at home (+7.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 80 games (+7.67 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.25 Units / 24% ROI)
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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 40 games (-15.81 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-15.41 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-14.40 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 53 games (-12.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 66 games (-11.85 Units / -16% ROI)
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    Atlanta Hawks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

    The Hawks were 18-4 (.818) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .716

    The Hawks are 11-6 (.647) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

    The Hawks were 14-3 (.824) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

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

    The Cavaliers were 7-19 (.269) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

    The Cavaliers were 5-23 (.179) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .413

    The Cavaliers were 6-36 (.143) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .321

    The Cavaliers are 19-6 (.760) when they win the turnover margin this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

    Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. Hawks – Friday‘s Game, Apr. 15

  • Collin Sexton (Cavaliers): Sexton underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): Wade underwent surgery and won’t return this season.
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  • Lou Williams (Hawks): Williams is out for Friday’s (Apr. 15) game against the Cavaliers.
  • John Collins (Hawks): Collins is sidelined indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Bogdan Bogdanovic (Hawks): Bogdanovic is questionable for Friday’s (Apr. 15) game against the Cavaliers.
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    Atlanta Hawks Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Hawks have averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/44 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

    The Hawks have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,030 assists/ 500 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

    The Hawks have averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (251 turnovers/43 games) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

    The Hawks averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,745 free throw attempts/6,281 field goal attempts) last season — 4th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

    Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

    The Cavaliers averaged 51.8 points per game (3,726 points/72 games) in the first half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.5

    The Cavaliers made 9.9 three-pointers per game last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

    The Cavaliers averaged 50.3 points per game (3,568 points/71 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

    Atlanta Hawks Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Hawks have averaged 6.3 steals per game (279 steals/44 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (782 steals/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Hawks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (397 steals/59 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Cavaliers averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,299 rebounds/72 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

    The Cavaliers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,880 rebounds/118 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

    The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (254 blocks/61 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

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