Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick Prediction Game 1 NBA Pro Basketball Odds Preview
  • 8 years ago
The Atlanta Hawks are headed to the road in Game 1 of the Eastern conference semifinals to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA playoff game.

Start Time: 7PM ET

Location: Cleveland

TV: TNT

Point Spread Odds: Cavaliers -7 1/2

Over Under Total: 200 1/2

Money Line: Cleveland -340 odds and Atlanta +275 odds

Notes: Atlanta advances into the second round of the playoffs after eliminating the Boston Celtics in six games. They come off the 104-92 road victory in Game 6 to the Boston Celtics as a -3 point wagering favorite. The total finished at under 198 points. Atlanta shot 51.4% from the field with 8 of 24 from the three point line. Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds hitting on 4 of 10 shots. Al Horford scored 15 points as he made 7 of his 10 shots. They survived 20 turnovers by limiting Boston to 36.2% shooting with 7 of 32 from three point distance.

Cleveland moves to Eastern conference semifinals following their four game sweep of the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs beat Detroit in Game 4 by the score of 100-98 as a -6 ½ point road favorite. The total finished at over 197 ½ points. The Cavs shot 41.9% from the floor with 13 of 36 from the three point line. Kyrie Irving had 31 points and five assists hitting on 12 of 25 shots. Cleveland did allow 48.7% shooting to Detroit with 10 of 24 from three. The Pistons struggle from the free throw line.
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