The Hawks will play the Cavaliers on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 87.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Atlanta Hawks - The Atlanta Hawks currently have a 7-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 6-6 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Atlanta Hawks currently rank 3rd (122.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 24th averaging 110.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.5 points against the Atlanta Hawks, ranking them 3rd in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Atlanta Hawks have notched a 3-2 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 2-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Atlanta Hawks have a 10-14 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 13-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, me hearties! The Atlanta Hawks be takin' on the Cleveland Cavaliers...
The Cavaliers' fans be rowdy and raucous in their arena...
The Hawks be sportin' a 10-14 overall standin', while the Cavaliers have a 13-12 standin'...
The Hawks be leadin' the Eastern Southeast Division with a 3-2 record...
The Cavaliers be holdin' onto a 2-2 record in the Eastern Central Division...
The Hawks be scorin' 122.6 points per game, while the Cavaliers be averagin' 110.5...
So, me mateys, see you courtside at today's game, ye scallywags!
Before ye go, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks, ya landlubbers...
Now, let's have a gander at this game's prop bets below, me hearties...
Best Hawks at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Atlanta Hawks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Atlanta Hawks are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 235.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Atlanta Hawks are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hawks
Cavaliers
12/16/23 7:40pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Atlanta Hawks - Atlanta Hawks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Atlanta Hawks underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Hawks
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 7:40pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Hawks
Team Total Points
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -105116.5 u -120Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Clint Capela
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
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Clint Capela
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +105Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -125Bet |
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Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -14532.5 u +110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 45.5 o -11045.5 u -120Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Trae Young
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 45.5 o +10045.5 u -135Bet |
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Trae Young
Points Scored
ATL at CLE 12/16/23 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +16.0 | 26-15 | 22-19 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 112.6 | 110.2 | +2.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
| pb - Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 46 | 0.439 | +28.0 | 21-20 | 15-26 | 8-8 | 22-30 | 118.3 | 120.5 | -2.2 | L6 | 3-7 |
Atlanta Hawks & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Atlanta Hawks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hawks | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +3500 Bet |
Atlanta Hawks & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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