Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks collide at the State Farm Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in decent form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall. They will be looking to bounce back in this one after having their two-game win streak snapped by the red-hot Raptors in a 110-99 road defeat on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 17 points and eight assists on six of 20 shooting, Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and nine rebounds on six of nine shooting while Evan Mobley chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists.

As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 41 percent from the field and 14 of 48 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the second quarter onwards and they could never get on those lengthy runs we’ve become accustomed to seeing from them. Lonzo Ball had a night to forget as he shot just three of 15 from the field to finish with just eight points. Just four players scored more than eight points as the Cavaliers finished with their lowest scoring game this season. 

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall. They will be itching to get back on the court and make up for their poor performance in a 132-113 loss at Washington on Tuesday. Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 22 points on seven of 13 shooting, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points off the bench while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 17 points on six of 12 shooting.

As a team, the Hawks shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 43 from the 3-point line, but they didn’t start the game with any level of urgency. They quickly found themselves in deep trouble after allowing 45 points in the first quarter. The Hawks were already down big going into the break and things only got worse in the second half where they trailed by as many as 33 points at one stage. 

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won seven of their last eight home games against the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers have lost seven of their last eight games at State Farm Arena following a loss.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won nine of their last 10 road games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hawks have lost six of their last seven games at State Farm Arena following a road loss.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as road favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Hawks’ last four home games against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.

Atlanta Hawks Player Facts

• Zaccharie Risacher ranks 5th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.3) this season.
• Kristaps Porzingis ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for FT% (86.2%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Nine different Hawks players have scored 20+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
• The Hawks rank 27th in the league for free throws made per game this season (17.5).
• The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (73.7%).
• The Cavaliers rank 28th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction

The Cavaliers could be missing a bunch of players with Craig Porter Jr, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen all on the injury report, while the Hawks are still without Trae Young. The Cavaliers are coming into this one fresh off a rare defeat, and they have a big injury cloud hanging over them. Meanwhile, the Hawks were on a greater run before suffering a shocking defeat to the lowly Wizards on Tuesday. The Cavaliers open as favorites on the road, but the Hawks have been flying under the radar lately, and I think they can bounce back with an upset win at home in this one.

Peter Tran's Pick: Atlanta +5.5