Cavaliers vs Hawks Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 17, 2023, 12:40AM | Published: Dec 16, 2023, 6:10PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Sunday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Hawks side that includes Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and De'Andre Hunter.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Hawks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Hawks
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cleveland-Atlanta NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 63% chance of winning against the Hawks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
More: Cavaliers vs Hawks Match Centre
Cavaliers vs Hawks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.59, Hawks $2.68
- Line: Cavaliers -4.5 ($1.99), Hawks +4.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.96
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Cavaliers at $1.59 and the Hawks at $2.68.
The Cavaliers are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Hawks, with odds of $1.99 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Hawks (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for Cavaliers vs Hawks sits at 236.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.96.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hawks (+4.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 236.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Cavaliers vs Hawks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.59 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Line: Hawks +4.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (54% probability)
Our Cavaliers vs Hawks betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cavaliers vs Hawks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Hawks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse this Sunday has the Cavaliers winning 118-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Cleveland vs Atlanta on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Cavaliers vs Hawks: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Cavaliers vs Hawks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Trae Young is projected to have 28 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists for the Hawks.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 32 | 5 | 5 |
| Caris LeVert | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Max Strus | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Craig Porter | 13 | 3 | 5 |
Hawks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Saddiq Bey | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 14 | 10 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Atlanta game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
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Cavaliers vs Hawks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Hawks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Sunday 17 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Cleveland vs Atlanta predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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