Hawks vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 29

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: State Farm Arena -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage:

The Atlanta Hawks (2-3) are favored (-1.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena. The game airs on Cleveland Cavaliers. The matchup has a point total of 238.5.

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Hawks vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hawks win (55.7%)

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Hawks covered 44 times in 82 matchups with a spread last season.
• The Cavaliers went 7-6 as underdogs of 1.5 points or greater last year.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 41 times in Hawks games.
• The Cavaliers had 41 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
• Against the spread last season, Atlanta played worse when played at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 23 times in 41 road games.
• Against the spread, Cleveland performed better at home (17-23-1) than away (16-24-1) last year.

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.6 points, 9.6 boards and 8.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Dyson Daniels' numbers on the season are 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest, shooting 53.1% from the floor.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker's numbers on the season are 19.6 points, 3.4 boards and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 44.6% from the floor and 41.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.6 made treys (eighth in league).
• Aaron Wiggins is averaging 14.6 points, 1.8 assists and 3.4 boards.
• Onyeka Okongwu's numbers on the season are 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, shooting 43.2% from the field.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell recorded 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists last season, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.4% from downtown, with 3.2 made 3-pointers per game (sixth in league).
• James Harden posted 23.6 points, 8.0 assists and 4.8 boards.
• Evan Mobley recorded 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists, shooting 54.6% from the floor and 29.7% from downtown, with 1.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jarrett Allen put up 15.4 points, 1.8 assists and 8.5 boards.
• Jaylon Tyson collected 13.2 points, 2.2 assists and 5.1 boards.

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