Hawks vs Cavaliers prediction NBA · Wednesday, April 8
At a glance
The Cleveland Cavaliers (50-29) host the Atlanta Hawks (45-34) on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena in NBA action. Final score: Hawks 116 – Cavaliers 122. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Cavaliers a 65% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Cavaliers are 25-14 at home and the Hawks are 22-17 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 8-2 for the Cavaliers and 7-3 for the Hawks (current streaks: Cavaliers W3, Hawks L1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Cavaliers, but the Hawks have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Cavaliers 120 – 115 Hawks, a margin of about 4.7 points in favor of the Cavaliers and a total around 235 points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game.
- The Hawks need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
ATLCLE
Top performers
Hawks
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerG · #725pts / game
Jalen JohnsonF · #16assistsJalen JohnsonF · #111reboundsCavaliers
Donovan MitchellG · #4531pts / gameDonovan MitchellG · #454assists
Evan MobleyC · #419reboundsRecent form
ATLCLEHead-to-head
Tied 2-2 this season.
ATL
Team comparison
| ATL | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 45-34 | Record | 50-29 |
| 118.4 | Points scored / game | 119.9 |
| 116.3 | Points allowed / game | 114.9 |
| +1.8 | Adjusted margin / game | +4.2 |
| L1 | Current streak | W3 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 games | 8-2 |
| 22-17 road | Home / road record | 25-14 home |
| 40-42 (-1.1) | Last season | 64-18 (+9.5) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Hawks
Injury report Cavaliers
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.