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NBA action has resumed, and Friday’s evening is definitely not for the faint of heart: nine high-voltage clashes, including Cavaliers vs Hawks, are scheduled.
In the first match between the two, the Cavaliers dominated with a 114-102 victory in a Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse that vibrated to the beat of Donovan Mitchell. Beyond Trae Young’s 25 points for the visitors, the new face of the Cavs delighted everyone with a 29-point, nine-assist performance.
Can the Hawks avenge what happened on November 22? Keep reading because JefeBet brings you the odds, predictions, and all the information on what promises to be a Cavaliers vs Hawks thrilling matchup.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Regular Season Game on February 24, 2023
- Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Friday, February 24, 2023, 07:30 PM ET
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Betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Regular Season Record: 38-23
The Cavaliers are one of this season’s surprise franchises. With seven wins so far in February, they are just 5.0 games behind the Eastern Conference leader, the Boston Celtics. Perhaps, their most resounding setback was a 112-118 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA All-Star Game.
In that game held at the Vivint Smart Home Arena, Mitchell stunned everyone with his 40 points and more than 10 assists. So much so that, between the Cleveland point guard and Jayson Tatum, they accounted for more than half of the points for the team led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Of course, this is not surprising. The ex-Utah player is averaging 27.3 points per game so far this season. If we also keep in mind the fact that Atlanta has conceded more than 120 points in 50% of the games played this month, everything indicates that they will not be able to do much against the power of the visiting offense.
Betting on the Atlanta Hawks
- Regular Season Record: 29-30
Currently, the Hawks are in the Play-In zone for the Playoffs. Beyond their irregularities, which led to the dismissal of Nate McMillan as head coach, the team now coached by Joe Prunty has plenty of tools to dream of a victory.
The collective game, which generates a divided scoring among several of the protagonists, such as Young, De’Andre Hunter, Dejounte Murray, or the always dangerous Clint Capela, stands out in the local team. Of course, the change of command on the bench might not be ideal in the middle of the championship and against a heavyweight opponent like Cleveland.
JefeBet Prediction
Even though the Cavaliers suffer playing on the road, the defensive vulnerability of their opponents makes them great candidates to win. It will be tough for Prunty and company to battle against the Cavs which, led by Mitchell and Darius Garland, are averaging 111.8 points per game, the fifth-best scoring output in the NBA.
And as if this were not enough, John-Blair Bickerstaff’s men are the second-highest scorers in the league this month. Which franchise leads the ranking? Well, the Milwaukee Bucks, the heavyweight of the Eastern Conference and one of the great contenders for the title.
Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Spread.
