Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 12/31/2021 by Tony T.
Hawks at Cavaliers—Atlanta is without Bogdanovic, Huerta, Hunter and Wright. Gallinari is in protocol and questionable. Cleveland is without Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio for the season. Jarrett Allen is questionable in protocol. Darius Garland is out. Atlanta has lost five of six with their 131-117 road defeat to Chicago Bulls. Hawks 27th in defensive efficiency in this period by allowing 118.4 points per 100 possessions. On offense they are scoring 107.8 per 100. Cleveland has lost and failed to cover three of four dropping a 110-93 decision at Washington. Back to back for the Cavaliers and a day or rest for the Hawks. Trae Young, Cam Reddish and Clint Capela healthy for the Hawks. Cavs average only 99 points per game in back to backs which is 8 points below overall average. Play Atlanta +1.