Cleveland-cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions January 30th 2025

Cleveland-Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks January 30th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the 9th ranked Hawks (22-25) will travel to Cleveland to take on the 1st ranked Cavaliers (38-9). The Cavs are favored by 10 and have won two straight games. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 237.5.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on TNT. The Hawks have lost six straight games and are currently 3rd in the Southeast Division. Meanwhile, the Cavs are 1st in the Eastern Conference and Central Division.

Hawks vs. Cavaliers Key Information

The Hawks dropped to 22-25 on the season after a 100-96 home loss to the Rockets on Tuesday. Despite being +5 point underdogs, Atlanta kept it close, losing by just four. The game’s total points (196) fell well short of the 228 O/U line.

Atlanta started strong with a 14-0 run, taking the lead from 7-5 to 19-7. However, the Rockets responded, outscoring the Hawks 33-23 in the 3rd quarter. Atlanta tried to rally in the 4th, holding Houston to 18 points while scoring 23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 100-96 loss to the Rockets, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and 23.4% from three-point range, making only 11 threes. Trae Young led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, hitting 2 threes at 22.2% efficiency.

De’Andre Hunter added 16 points, and Vít Krejčí contributed 13 points, scoring 8 of those in the 2nd quarter. Dyson Daniels chipped in 12 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter, while Mouhamed Gueye scored 5 of his 11 points in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Hawks fell to the Rockets, allowing 100 points. Atlanta gave up 33 points in the 3rd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, holding Houston to just 18 points.

The Hawks excelled at defending the three, limiting the Rockets to 7 made threes on 23% shooting. Atlanta also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

The Cavaliers improved to 38-9 this season with a 126-106 win over the Heat on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by six points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 232 points went over the line of 225.

Cleveland took control early, leading 31-21 after the 1st quarter and 59-41 at halftime. Miami made a push in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Cavs 43-35 and going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 94-78 to 94-88. However, Cleveland responded by holding the Heat to 22 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 32 of their own.

In their win over the Heat, the Cavaliers shot 54% from the field, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way, scoring 34 points and hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Overall, the team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 31% and making 13 threes.

Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 66.7%, while Ty Jerome added 20 points and 7 assists. Mitchell scored 12 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, and Jerome added 10 points in the 3rd.

The Cavaliers put together three strong defensive quarters, allowing just 21 points in the 1st, 20 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 4th, to secure a 126-106 win over the Heat. Cleveland held Miami to 15 made threes on 34% shooting from deep.

Despite giving up 43 points in the 3rd quarter, the Cavaliers limited the Heat to 15 free throw attempts, of which they made 13. Cleveland also grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.

The Cavaliers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 130-98. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Cavaliers at -10.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237.5, and our model predicts the Hawks and Cavaliers to score a combined 228 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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Hawks Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Streaking Cavaliers

The Atlanta Hawks are desperate to break free from a six-game losing streak, but their task won’t be easy as they face a red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers squad on Thursday night. While the Cavaliers are coming off consecutive wins and playing with confidence, the Hawks are searching for answers after another frustrating loss.

Hawks Trying to Dig Themselves Out

Atlanta’s latest defeat—a 100-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday—was another heartbreaker. After trailing by 16 points in the fourth quarter, the Hawks clawed their way back and had a chance to steal the game in the final moments. However, De’Andre Hunter’s wide-open three-pointer with 12.9 seconds remaining rattled out, sealing their sixth straight loss.

Despite the struggles, Trae Young remains optimistic.

“It’s tough but it’s part of the NBA; you’ve got to dig yourself out of the holes that you put yourself in. … We’re on a losing streak and we’ve got to figure out a way to get back on the winning side, however it comes.”

Young, who returned from a hamstring issue against Houston, put up 21 points and nine assists but is still managing discomfort. He is listed as probable for Thursday’s matchup, while Clint Capela (back) and Bogdan Bogdanović (personal) have been ruled out.

One of Atlanta’s biggest issues has been its poor shooting. Against the Rockets, the Hawks went just 11-for-47 (23.4%) from beyond the arc, a performance that head coach Quin Snyder acknowledged was frustrating, even if the team generated quality looks.

“I thought our looks were really good—they weren’t forced shots. … Other than wanting to shoot the ball better, I like the fact that we’ve continued to play and defend.”

Snyder emphasized the need for patience and perseverance, believing the team can turn things around.

“There’s a long runway for this team and this is a tough stretch right now. I’ve told the guys we have to keep grinding.”

Cavaliers Rolling, But Aware of the Challenge

Cleveland, meanwhile, enters this matchup full of confidence after dismantling the Miami Heat 126-106 on Wednesday. The win allowed head coach Kenny Atkinson to manage minutes for his players, keeping them fresh for the second leg of their back-to-back against Atlanta.

“The icing on the cake is I saved some minutes for our guys,” Atkinson said. “We’ve got to look at the big picture—we’ve got the game against an Atlanta team that’s beaten us twice.”

Indeed, the Hawks have won both previous meetings against the Cavaliers this season, something Cleveland will be keen to correct.

Donovan Mitchell led the way in Miami with 34 points, delivering what Atkinson called “an elite All-Star performance.” Evan Mobley also impressed with 22 points and 15 rebounds as he continues to regain form following a calf injury.

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Atkinson has been closely monitoring Mobley’s progress and believes the young forward is getting back to his best.

“Better. (He) got to the boards, got to the rim, had a couple of dunks. I told him you’re 75-80 percent of where you were, so I can feel it coming.”

What to Expect

The Hawks have had Cleveland’s number this season, but with Atlanta in a slump and the Cavaliers gaining momentum, this game could be a different story. The Hawks will need a much-improved shooting performance and a strong defensive effort to snap their losing streak. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers will aim to build on their recent dominance and finally get one over on Atlanta.

Will the Hawks finally turn things around, or will the Cavaliers continue their surge and avenge their earlier losses? The answer awaits in Cleveland.