Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) visit the Atlanta Hawks (2-3) for an NBA regular season game on Thursday, October 29, at State Farm Arena.
After a disappointing loss in their season opener, the Cavaliers have won three straight games, including a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards. The Cavs actually allowed the Wizards to score 42 points in the opening period, but their defense tightened up in the next three quarters.
Evan Mobley led the way for the Cavaliers with a double-double performance of 24 points and 12 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Newly acquired swingman Peyton Watson chipped in 22 markers.
Through the first four games, Mobley is averaging 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks on 57.1% shooting.
As for the Hawks, they're coming off a 129-117 loss to the Miami Heat. The Hawks' defense left much to be desired, as they allowed the Heat to shoot 53.1% from the field.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kingston Flemings topscored for the Hawks with 23 points apiece.
The loss to the Heat was the Hawks' third-straight defeat. Jalen Johnson, an All-Star from last year, is struggling with his offensive efficiency, shooting just 41.3% overall, including 21.7% from the three-point line.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form
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Players list
C. McCollum
N. Alexander-Walker
D. Daniels
J. Johnson
D. Mitchell
J. Harden
E. Mobley
P. Watson
Substitutes
K. Flemings
A. Wiggins
L. Dort
R. Dennis
K. Gilbert
A. Newell
D. Finney-Smith
C. Kispert
J. Wilson
M. Gueye
Z. Ejiofor
S. Merrill
C. Porter
T. Proctor
M. Thomas
M. Hezonja
T. Enaruna
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
R. Minix
Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- The Cavaliers are coming off a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards.
- The Cavaliers have won three straight games.
- The Hawks have lost three straight games.
- Hawks All-Star Jalen Johnson is shooting just 41.3% overall, including 21.7% from the three-point line.
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Our Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers have racked up three straight wins, including a recent double-digit win over the Wizards. Evan Mobley has been consistently producing, and the team is fully healthy heading into Thursday's game.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have lost three straight games, and they're on the second leg of a back-to-back schedule. Their main star, Jalen Johnson, has been struggling mightily to start the season. Our prediction for the Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers match is: Cavs (+1.5) cover the spread.
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