Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers Free Prediction 02/12/20

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (13-40) and the Atlanta Hawks (15-40) square off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavaliers are 1.5-point underdogs and will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 233.5 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds

Both teams did not cover as underdogs in their last matchup. The Cavaliers (6-point underdogs) were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 133-92, while the Hawks (8.5-point underdogs) fell to the Orlando Magic, 135-126. The Cleveland game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 232, while the Atlanta game went 38 points over the projected point total of 223.

Atlanta did a fantastic job of making free throws (16-17; 94.1 percent) while Cleveland had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 25.6). Andre Drummond was a key piece for Cleveland with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Trae Young led the way for Atlanta, contributing 29 points and nine assists.

In their first matchup this year, Collin Sexton led the Cavaliers to a 121-118 win. He recorded 25 points and six rebounds. Cleveland covered as a 2-point underdog and the two teams combined to put up 239 points, which was over the projected point total of 232. Cleveland had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (17.9 vs. 12.2). Atlanta, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 18.5).

Vegas is known to set the total low when the Hawks are playing, as 32 of their 55 games have finished over the projected point total. Atlanta holds records of 15-40 straight up (SU) and 25-29-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Cavaliers’ 53 games, 29 have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Cleveland is 13-40 SU and 22-29-2 ATS.

Cleveland could dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Cavaliers rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 percent), while Atlanta ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).

Hawks at Cavaliers ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Hawks, ATS Winner – Hawks, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Hawks rank 19th in fast break points per game (12.2) while the Cavaliers rank 28th (10.1).
  • Atlanta averages 50.5 points in the paint per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Cleveland ranks 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (54.5).
  • The Cavaliers rank ninth in second chance points per game (13.6) while the Hawks rank 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.7).
  • Atlanta averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. Cleveland ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (9.1).
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (24.6) while Cleveland ranks 29th (26.0).
  • The Cavaliers rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.2) while the Hawks rank 26th (46.9).
  • The Hawks rank 14th in points off turnovers per game (16.6) while the Cavaliers rank last in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.1).
  • Atlanta averages 35.5 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Cleveland ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (32.9).
  • Atlanta ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.2) while Cleveland ranks last in blocks allowed per game (6.4).
  • When holding opponents below 100 points, Atlanta is 4-0 and Cleveland is 4-3.
  • When reaching 100 points, the Cavaliers are 12-27 and the Hawks are 15-33.
  • Atlanta is 10-19 ATS on the road, while Cleveland is 9-18-1 ATS at home.
  • The Hawks have 18 overs and 11 unders in 29 road games.
  • The Cavaliers have 15 overs, 12 unders and 1 push in 28 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hawks are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Atlanta has 4 overs and 1 under, while Cleveland has 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 8.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 110.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 125.4 points per game (10.2 above their season average).