NBA 2025-2026: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread

Cleveland Cavaliers

Home Team
62.5%
VS

Atlanta Hawks

Away Team
37.5%
2025-2026 Season

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HOME Cleveland Cavaliers
PTS 19.7 REB 4.2 AST 7.6 3PM 2.7
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PTS 25.7 REB 4.6 AST 6.2 3PM 3.0
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PTS 12.6 REB 5.5 AST 2.5 3PM 3.2
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PTS 17.8 REB 9.0 AST 4.1 3PM 0.7
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PTS 15.7 REB 9.0 AST 2.2 3PM 0.0
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AWAY Atlanta Hawks
PTS 18.8 REB 3.4 AST 4.6 3PM 2.3
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PTS 13.3 REB 6.5 AST 5.5 3PM 0.5
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PTS 21.0 REB 4.0 AST 3.9 3PM 3.1
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PTS 22.2 REB 9.6 AST 6.9 3PM 1.7
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PTS 16.3 REB 7.4 AST 2.6 3PM 2.0
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Starting Five Matchup

PG
James Harden
OR
126.4
DR
117.9
PTS
20.5
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CJ McCollum
OR
112.9
DR
114.8
PTS
18.6
SG
Donovan Mitchell
OR
120.7
DR
115.7
PTS
27.8
VS
Dyson Daniels
OR
117.6
DR
111.9
PTS
11.8
SF
Max Strus
OR
117.4
DR
121.3
PTS
12.7
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
OR
117.1
DR
116.1
PTS
20.8
PF
Evan Mobley
OR
120.0
DR
112.3
PTS
18.2
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Jalen Johnson
OR
116.2
DR
110.8
PTS
22.7
C
Jarrett Allen
OR
130.0
DR
111.8
PTS
15.3
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Onyeka Okongwu
OR
116.2
DR
111.8
PTS
15.3
OR = Offensive Rating · DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) · PTS = Avg Points Per Game

Key Prediction Insights

The Cleveland Cavaliers are projected to win (62.5% probability). Expected starting five — Cleveland Cavaliers: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen. Expected starting five — Atlanta Hawks: CJ McCollum, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu.

Total Points and Spread Analysis

The model expects a combined total of 235.44 points, suggesting a fairly high-scoring game and a solid offensive tempo from both sides. The expected spread (Home - Away) is 7.55 points, giving a clear advantage to the home team by about 7.6 points.

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Expected Total Points in Game 235.4 Most likely outcome: 235 points
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📈 Spread Predictions

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Expected Spread (Cleveland Cavaliers - Atlanta Hawks) 7.5 Most likely outcome: 7 points
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ELO Rating Trends

Both teams show rising momentum in their power ratings over the last five games, with Atlanta climbing +16.5 and Cleveland up +2.9.

Cleveland Cavaliers

1607.7 +2.9 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-06 Memphis Grizzlies 1607.7 +3.7
2026-04-05 Indiana Pacers 1604.0 +2.7
2026-04-02 Golden State Warriors 1601.3 +6.5
2026-03-31 Los Angeles Lakers 1594.8 -10.0
2026-03-30 Utah Jazz 1604.8 —

Atlanta Hawks

1586.1 +16.5 over 5 games
Date Opponent ELO Change
2026-04-06 New York Knicks 1586.1 -10.5
2026-04-03 Brooklyn Nets 1596.6 +4.4
2026-04-01 Orlando Magic 1592.2 +10.4
2026-03-30 Boston Celtics 1581.8 +12.2
2026-03-28 Sacramento Kings 1569.6 —

NBA ELO Power Rankings

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Recent Form — Last 5 Games

Cleveland Cavaliers

4-1 in last 5
W W W L W
Opponent PF PA Diff
Memphis Grizzlies 142 126 +16
Indiana Pacers 117 108 +9
Golden State Warriors 118 111 +7
Los Angeles Lakers 113 127 -14
Utah Jazz 122 113 +9

Atlanta Hawks

4-1 in last 5
L W W W W
Opponent PF PA Diff
New York Knicks 105 108 -3
Brooklyn Nets 141 107 +34
Orlando Magic 130 101 +29
Boston Celtics 112 102 +10
Sacramento Kings 123 113 +10

Game Analysis

Cleveland enters on a three-game winning streak, scoring 142, 117 and 118 in those wins — they’ve been consistently productive on offense. Atlanta is 2-1 in its last three with two blowout wins (141-107, 130-101) but a close 105-108 loss to the Knicks, so they’ve shown the ability to score in bunches while remaining vulnerable in tighter matchups. Looking at the expected starters, Cleveland’s five average an offensive rating of 122.9 and a defensive rating of 115.8, with an average 18.9 points made per starter; that indicates a clear offensive edge. Atlanta’s projected starters average an offensive rating of 116.0 and a defensive rating of 113.1, with 17.8 points made per starter — slightly better on defense but weaker offensively. Matchups inside (Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley vs. Onyeka Okongwu) and Cleveland’s top-end offensive ratings (James Harden 126.4, Jarrett Allen 130.0) will be decisive.

Final Prediction

Cleveland’s stronger offensive profile and recent three-game surge give them the edge in this matchup. Key factor to watch: how well Atlanta’s defense, particularly its interior play, can slow Cleveland’s rim scorers and limit second-chance points.

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