Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Atlanta Hawks
10/29/26 20:00
Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction:

 

Cavs (+1.5) cover the spread

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 by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks

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.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
8 Cleveland Cavaliers
0.75 4 3 1 3
16 Atlanta Hawks
0.4 5 2 3

Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers Latest Matches

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks Latest matches
L W W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Oct 28, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
117 :  129
Miami Heat

Oct 26, 2026 - NBA

Houston Rockets
120 :  110
Atlanta Hawks

Oct 24, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
114 :  121
Houston Rockets

Oct 23, 2026 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
81 :  128
Atlanta Hawks

Oct 21, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
125 :  132
Atlanta Hawks

Jul 18, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Washington Wizards
91 :  83
Atlanta Hawks
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Oct 28, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
117 :  129
Miami Heat

Oct 24, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
114 :  121
Houston Rockets

Jul 16, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Atlanta Hawks
64 :  96
Memphis Grizzlies

Jul 9, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Atlanta Hawks
93 :  66
San Antonio Spurs

Apr 30, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
89 :  140
New York Knicks

Apr 25, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
98 :  114
New York Knicks
W W L W W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Oct 26, 2026 - NBA

Houston Rockets
120 :  110
Atlanta Hawks

Oct 23, 2026 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
81 :  128
Atlanta Hawks

Oct 21, 2026 - NBA

Orlando Magic
125 :  132
Atlanta Hawks

Jul 18, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Washington Wizards
91 :  83
Atlanta Hawks

Jul 13, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Boston Celtics
90 :  102
Atlanta Hawks

Jul 11, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Brooklyn Nets
76 :  83
Atlanta Hawks
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers Latest matches
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Oct 28, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
121 :  111
Washington Wizards

Oct 26, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
127 :  125
Minnesota Timberwolves

Oct 24, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
125 :  121
Brooklyn Nets

Oct 22, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
114 :  106
Cleveland Cavaliers

Jul 17, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers
100 :  91
Chicago Bulls

Jul 15, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers
82 :  77
New Orleans Pelicans
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Oct 28, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
121 :  111
Washington Wizards

Oct 26, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
127 :  125
Minnesota Timberwolves

Oct 24, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
125 :  121
Brooklyn Nets

Jul 17, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers
100 :  91
Chicago Bulls

Jul 15, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers
82 :  77
New Orleans Pelicans

Jul 13, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers
90 :  73
Miami Heat
W L L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Oct 22, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
114 :  106
Cleveland Cavaliers

Jul 12, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Detroit Pistons
103 :  94
Cleveland Cavaliers

Jul 10, 2026 - NBA Summer League

Indiana Pacers
99 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 17, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
94 :  125
Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks against Cleveland Cavaliers : Head to Head (H2H)

Atlanta Hawks

50 %

Cleveland Cavaliers

50 %

Apr 10, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
124 :  102
Cleveland Cavaliers

Apr 8, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
122 :  116
Atlanta Hawks

Nov 28, 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
130 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov 2, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
117 :  109
Atlanta Hawks

Jan 30, 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
137 :  115
Atlanta Hawks

Nov 29, 2024 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
117 :  101
Cleveland Cavaliers
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks

Players list

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
O. Okongwu

C. McCollum

N. Alexander-Walker

D. Daniels

J. Johnson

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
J. Allen

D. Mitchell

J. Harden

E. Mobley

P. Watson

Substitutes

Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
J. Landale H. Veesaar

K. Flemings

A. Wiggins

L. Dort

R. Dennis

K. Gilbert

A. Newell

D. Finney-Smith

C. Kispert

J. Wilson

M. Gueye

Z. Ejiofor

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
T. Bryant K. Diop E. Udeh

S. Merrill

C. Porter

T. Proctor

M. Thomas

M. Hezonja

T. Enaruna

J. Tyson

N. Tomlin

R. Minix

Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points

  1. The Cavaliers are coming off a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards.
  2. The Cavaliers have won three straight games.
  3. The Hawks have lost three straight games.
  4. Hawks All-Star Jalen Johnson is shooting just 41.3% overall, including 21.7% from the three-point line.

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.

Prediction:

 

Cavs (+1.5) cover the spread

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