The surging Cleveland Cavaliers head to State Farm Arena for Game 3 of their four-game regular-season series against the Atlanta Hawks. They split the first two contests played in Cleveland, and the bookies expect to see a tight battle this time around. The Cavs have been excellent as of late, while Atlanta has struggled a lot, so let’s see what’s the best Cavaliers vs Hawks betting pick for Tuesday night.
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Cavaliers vs Hawks Betting Pick
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Why Bet The Hawks:
✅ It’s tough to go against the red-hot Cavaliers, who have won 13 of their last 17 games overall, but the Hawks might have enough firepower to outlast Cleveland. Back in October, the Cavs beat the Hawks 101-95 as 8.5-point home dogs, while New Year’s Eve saw Atlanta picks up a 121-118 victory as a 2-point road dog. The Hawks overcame a 16-point deficit to tie the series, turning the ball over only twice, while Trae Young went off for 35 points and 11 assists.
✅ The Cavaliers are No. 3 seed in the East for a few reasons. They allow only 106.0 points per 100 possessions (4th in the NBA) on 44.0% shooting from the field (3rd) and 33.8% from downtown (8th). On the other side, the Hawks’ defense has been awful for most of the season. Atlanta yields 114.4 points per 100 possessions (28th) on 46.6% shooting from the field (24th) and 36.2% from deep (25th). However, the Hawks have enough offensive weapons to deal with any team in the league on a good day. They boast the second-highest offensive rating in the NBA, tallying 114.4 points per 100 possessions. Furthermore, the Hawks’ offense ranks third in 3-point percentage (37.3%), while the Cavs are not exactly a great offensive force.
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✅ In their last six outings on the road, the Cavaliers have surpassed a 105-point mark only once. They’ve gone 2-4 straight up and ATS in that stretch. The Hawks match up with the Cavs well and should find a way to control the glass. Slowing down Darius Garland and the Cavaliers’ pick-and-roll game will be a key task for the hosts. The Hawks will miss John Collins, but the Cavs also have injury problems in their frontcourt, as Lauri Markkanen (ankle) is doubtful to play.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers just put an end to their four-game winning streak. Last Saturday, the Cavs suffered a 103-93 defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers, playing as small 2.5-point road underdogs on the second night of a back-to-back set.
Darius Garland (back) sat out a 120-113 win at the Indiana Pacers last Friday. He returned against the Sixers and led the way for Cleveland with 27 points, but he also dished only one assist. Caris LeVert had 11 points and six dimes off the bench, while the Cavaliers couldn’t cope with Joel Embiid, who posted a triple-double of 40 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have gone only 2-5 SU and ATS in their last seven games overall. Last Sunday, they blew a 15-point lead in a 105-95 defeat at the Boston Celtics, recording their second loss in a row.
Atlanta yielded a whopping 42 points in the third quarter at TD Garden. The Hawks scored only 40 points in the second half, finishing with 36.6% shooting from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Trae Young had 30 points and 10 assists; Bogdan Bogdanovic added 26 points off the bench, while Clint Capela posted 17 rebounds to go with eight points and a block.