Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers 10/21/18 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA: 6:00 PM EST
Oct. 21, 2018
TV: FSOH
Latest Odds : CLE -6 Total 228.5
Will the Hawks be able to stop anyone from scoring on the season so far? That is the key question that is being asked of the Hawks defense as the team has lost 2 games already this year and the worst part is the offense is not at fault as the Hawks have been scoring rather easily. Instead, it is the defense that has given up 131 and 126 points in the 2 losses this year.
The offense for the Hawks has been led from the small forward position with Taurean Prince putting in 24.5 points a game. The Hawks have seen Trae Young passing the ball around rather nicely with 7 assist a game. When it comes to rebounding the Hawks are goign to need to work harder as Kent Bazemore has only managed to get 7 boards a game.
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The Cavaliers are looking to find some decent leadership on the year as LeBron James is gone and the team does not have anyone who has really stepped into his shoes on the season. However, the offense of the Cavaliers has not really seem to have lost a step as the offense has done well and the defense is not playing at the same level, which is where the loss has come.
The Cavaliers have been led on the offensive side by Kevin Love who has managed to put in 23 points a game. Cedi Osman the small forward is leading the team with assists at 6 a game. When it comes to pulling down the boards the Cavaliers have relied on Love as well with 13 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 vs. NBA Central.
Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Free Betting Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6
The Cavaliers have a defense that has been able to keep them in the games and the offense has been able to produce as well. The Hawks defense has not even been able to keep the games close for the team on the season and that is what will cost the Hawks again as the offense will put the Cavs defense to the test, but the Hawks defense is blown away. Final Score, Cleveland Cavaliers win 120-105.