The Atlanta Hawks have been on the wrong side of history in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hawks are getting decimated in this series, but it has sadly – for Atlanta supporters – just part of their embarrassing history against the Cavs in the playoffs. The Hawks are winless in 11 franchise playoff games against the Cavaliers and have only covered once in that span.
- The Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their past six games.
- The Cavaliers are the first team in history to have back-to-back games of 20+ three-pointers in Game 2 and 3.
- The UNDER is 8-3 in the Hawks past 11 games
The Cavs have averaged 108.9 points per game in the playoffs – nearly five points more than their season average – while only allowing their opponents to hit triple-digits twice in seven games.
The Hawks defense was one of the best in the NBA through the regular season, but has been steamrolled by the ridiculous Cavs’ scorers. Atlanta is allowing 116 per game in this series compared to their season average of 99.2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Cleveland Cavaliers listed as -5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 202 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 110-95 result in favor of the Cavaliers today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Atlanta Hawks sport a record of 52-39 and 44-45-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 64-25 and 42-45-2 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 40-49-2 for the Atlanta Hawks and 44-44-1 for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Atlanta Hawks sit at No. 7 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are at No. 4 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Atlanta's No. 25-rated NBA squad against Cleveland's No. 9-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Atlanta rates No. 6 in the league with 10.02 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 2 with 11.21 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland got 24 points and 24 rebounds from LeBron James en route to a 121-108 victory over Atlanta on Friday at Philips Arena.
- Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
- Atlanta is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
- Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games
- Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Atlanta, Tuesday, May 10th
