Hawks vs. Cavaliers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 6, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 6, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (27-34) are favored by 2.5 points when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-21) on March 6, 2024 at State Farm Arena in a contest featuring one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA versus one of the toughest defensively. The Hawks are fifth in points scored per game (120.4), and the Cavaliers are second in points conceded (109.4). The matchup’s over/under is 216.5.

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Hawks vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Hawks -2.5 216.5

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Injury Report as of March 6

Hawks: Kobe Bufkin: Out (Toe), Trae Young: Out (Hand), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe)

Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Tristan Thompson: Out (Suspension), Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Knee), Max Strus: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cavaliers (+2.5)
Total Pick Over (216.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Stat Rankings

Hawks Avg. (Rank) Cavaliers Avg. (Rank)
120.4 (5th) Points Scored 114.2 (17th)
122.4 (29th) Points Allowed 109.4 (2nd)
45.2 (6th) Rebounds 44.7 (7th)
13.0 (1st) Off. Rebounds 10.3 (17th)
13.5 (8th) 3pt Made 13.7 (6th)
26.1 (19th) Assists 27.7 (10th)
12.7 (13th) Turnovers 12.7 (13th)

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Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Dejounte Murray 58 21.6 5.3 5.7 1.3 0.3 2.2
Bogdan Bogdanovic 59 16.5 3.3 2.8 1.3 0.3 3
Jalen Johnson 47 15.9 8.7 3.4 1.2 0.9 1.2
De’Andre Hunter 37 15.4 3.8 1.2 0.8 0.3 2
Saddiq Bey 60 13.7 6.5 1.5 0.8 0.2 1.8

Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Darius Garland 37 18.3 2.4 6.2 1.4 0.1 2.2
Jarrett Allen 56 15.9 10.5 2.7 0.8 1.1 0
Evan Mobley 38 15.6 10.2 3.1 0.9 1.6 0.3
Caris LeVert 49 14 3.8 4.7 1 0.4 1.7
Isaac Okoro 52 9.6 3 2 0.9 0.5 1.2

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Hawks are 20-41-0 this year.
  • Atlanta has an ATS record of 7-18 as 2.5-point favorites or greater.
  • The Hawks have played 61 games this season, and 32 of them have hit the over.
  • A total of 54 times so far this season, Atlanta and its opponent have combined for more than 216.5 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 216.5 points, and that’s 26.2 less than the average total in this season’s Hawks contests.
  • Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 30-29-2 this season.
  • As a 2.5-point underdog or greater, Cleveland is 9-7 against the spread.
  • The Cavaliers have seen 26 of their 61 games go over the point total.
  • Cleveland’s games have had over 216.5 points 37 times this season.
  • This season, Cavaliers games have resulted in an average scoring total of 223.6, which is 7.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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