Cavaliers vs Hawks Picks and Prediction for Friday, November 28, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-7, 2nd Central) visit the Atlanta Hawks (11-8, 2nd Southeast) for an NBA Cup group play game. Cleveland lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-99 on Monday, snapping a two-game winning streak by the Cavaliers. Cleveland is second in the Central Division. Atlanta lost to the Washington Wizards 132-113 on Tuesday night, snapping a two-game winning streak. Atlanta is tied for second in the Southeast Division. Make sure to read this in-depth Cleveland Cavaliers versus Atlanta Hawks prediction. Slam dunk your bets with our NBA picks for the Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks prediction. Let’s score big together!
Cleveland is above average at both ends
The Cleveland Cavaliers score an average of 118.8 points per game, which is 10th, and allow an average of 114.8 points per game, which is 14th. Cleveland is shooting 46.0% (20th) overall and 34.8% (22nd) from three-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 46.1% (11th) overall and 36.5% (18th) from three-point land.
Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are Cleveland's top two scorers. Mitchell is averaging 29.9 points per game on 50.3% shooting, while Mobley is averaging 18.7 points per game on 49.6% shooting. Cleveland averages 43.5 rebounds per game with 11.8 offensive and 31.7 defensive boards, led by Mobley with an average of 8.7 rebounds per game. Mitchell is leading Cleveland in assists with 5.5 per game and steals at 1.4 per game. Mobley is the rim protector, averaging 1.6 blocked shots per game.
Injuries: Cleveland will play without Max Strus, while Darius Garland, Dean Wade, Craig Porter Jr, De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, and Chris Livingston are all questionable.
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
Atlanta is just average at both ends
The Atlanta Hawks score an average of 117.2 points per game, which is 17th, and allow an average of 115.4 points per game, which is 15th. Atlanta is shooting 48.7% (6th) overall and 37.2% (9th) from 3-point territory. Atlanta defense holds opponents to 46.6% (13th) shooting overall and 34.8% (8th) from 3-point territory.
Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis are the top two scorers for Atlanta. Johnson is scoring an average of 21.5 points per game on 54.7% shooting, while Porzingis is averaging 18.7 points per game on 48.1% shooting. Atlanta averages 41.4 rebounds per game, including 9.9 offensive and 31.5 defensive boards per game, led by Johnson with an average of 9.5. Johnson is also the leader in assists at 7.0 per game. Porzingis is the rim protector, averaging 1.6 blocked shots per game. Dyson Daniels leads in steals, at 2.2 per game.
Injuries: Atlanta will play without Trae Young, while N’Faly Dante is questionable
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Pick
Spread Pick for Cavaliers vs. Hawks
- Cleveland Cavaliers -5 (4 units)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have several players listed as questionable, but most, if not all, are likely to play. Cleveland is 10th in scoring and a solid 14th in points allowed, while Atlanta, which continues to play without top scorer and playmaker Trae Young, is 17th in scoring and 15th in points allowed. Cleveland has covered the spread in six of its last nine games versus Atlanta. Atlanta has covered the spread in just one of its last five games, and the Hawks have covered the spread in just two of the last eight games played at home. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell is off to a very strong start, averaging 29.9 points, 5.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. Mitchell will create havoc for the Atlanta backcourt and both ends of the court, especially since the Hawks will be without Young, who is their court general and leader.
Over/Under Pick for Cavaliers vs. Hawks
- Under 240 (4 units)
The total has finished under in all of Cleveland's last six games and in 8 of the last 12 games that Cleveland has played against Atlanta. Cleveland is a respectable 14th in points allowed, and Atlanta is 15th. Cleveland is only 20th in field goal shooting percentage and 22nd in three-point shooting percentage, while at the other end, the Cavaliers are 11th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 18th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Never Tried Winners and Whiners? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code DOLLAR
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
- Check out more NBA predictions
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
