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(6-20) Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-8)
Date: Tuesday December 12th
Time: 7:30PM EST
Venue: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
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The Atlanta Hawks travel to Ohio to take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta is arguably the worst team in the NBA this season, and have lost three of their last four games. Cleveland is playing out out of their minds right now, and have won 15 of their last 16 games.
The last time Atlanta and Cleveland took the court against each other, was six games ago. The Cavaliers got the win, 121-114. Atlanta shot 52 percent from the field in the loss.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have nothing special to talk about this year. The team is 6-20 and looking like a front runner for worst team in the East this season. Atlanta recently lost to the New York Knicks 111-107. The Knicks shot 48 percent from the field in the win.
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The Hawks shot 48 percent from the floor as well, but things did not go the way they wanted. Atlanta was unsuccessful from three point land in the loss. The Hawks shot 29 percent from three point range and had 17 turnovers. This can’t happen against the Cavaliers.
Atlanta has problems offensively this season. The team is lacking a true number one scorer and the roster has no star power. The Hawks are led by Dennis Schroder. He is averaging 20.4 points per game this season. Aside from Schroder, Atlanta has five other players scoring in double figures. Rookie Taurean Prince is averaging a solid 12.6 points per game for the Hawks.
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Defensively, the Hawks are allowing 108 points per game this year. Good enough for 25th in the NBA this season. Prince is a defensive presence for the Hawks, but Kent Bazemore leads the team in steals with two per game.
The Hawks will have to play almost perfect against a the best team in the east tonight if they want a win.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers were riding a 14 game win streak, before losing to the Pacers, 106-102. The Cavaliers 43 percent from the floor and 30.6 percent from three point land in the loss. LeBron James did all he could to will his team to victory, but came up short. James had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the four point loss.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers beat the upstart Sixers, 105-98. The Cavaliers got the seven point win, despite LeBron James having an off night. He shot nine of 23 for 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. Dwayne Wade added 13 points in the bounce back win.
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On the defensive side of the ball, the Cavaliers rank 20th in the NBA in points allowed this season. Another plus for the Cavaliers tonight, is that they will be getting Tristan Thompson back from injury. He will be back in a role off the bench. His defensive play will be huge to have back in the lineup for Cleveland.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Over is 11-4 in ATL last 15 vs. Eastern Conference.
- ATL are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 vs. NBA Central.
- Over is 14-6 in ATL last 20 overall.
- Over is 16-5 in CLE last 21 vs. NBA Southeast.
- CLE are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.
- Over is 23-8 in the last 31 meetings.
Free Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction:
The Atlanta Hawks are going to have a lot to deal with in their third matchup against the Cavaliers. With no real leader in the lineup, Atlanta will look lost and struggle offensively on the road.
The Cavaliers are going to be excited to have Thompson back and his presance off the bench should be refreshing for Cleveland. We already know LeBron James is going score more than 30 points in this game.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Cavaliers
Take Cleveland for the win at home. The Cavaliers are a much more talented team then Atlanta this season.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Cavaliers 115 – Hawks 95
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