LiontipsAtlanta vs Cleveland. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Hawks are aiming to end the season in the play-in zone, so far club is at the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, but competitors are nearby, so it guarantees nothing. Nate McMillan's team is able to play better, but so far situation is not so great.
After a victory over Indiana (133:112) everybody expected an improvement from Atlanta, but team suffered a defeat to San Antonio (121:136) and a loss to Boston (95:105) followed.
Cavaliers are overperforming in the current season, no one expected a success from the team. J.B. Bickerstaff's men are currently at the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference, so they even have a chance to fight for the top spot.
Cleveland looked great in recent matches, they recorded four victories in a row, but the latest match was unsuccessful for the team. Cavs failed to put up a fight to Philadelphia on away (93:103). Now Cavaliers are approaching another away match against dangerous opponent.
Trends
СтавкаAtlanta: total over 108.5 points
Club managed to beat the total in 3 out of 5 most recent matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Four out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Cleveland proved their worth to everyone in the current season, but team also has some problems, it became clear in the previous match. Cavs are looking to redeem themselves, but it won't be easy at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta will surely fight until the end, because Nate McMillan's men are trying to secure a spot in the play-off zone. Hawks are in a winnable, because they will play at home.
Our prediction - Atlanta Hawks to win (Including OT)
We don't think that opponents will show mercy to each other. Hosts need to change the situation, while visitors are trying to keep themselves near the top of the Conference, so we offer to place a bet on total over.
Our second bet is on total over 217,5 points
