Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 2 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of eight games scheduled for Sunday. The Hawks are sixth in the East with a 3-3 record, while the Cavaliers are just behind them in the seventh spot with an identical record.

The two teams have faced each other in 246 regular-season games, with Atlanta holding a 132-114 lead. They faced off three times last season, with Atlanta winning the series 2-1.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Money line: Hawks +178, Cavaliers -210

Spread: Hawks +5.5 (+100), Cavaliers -5.5 (-104)

Total over/under (o/u): Hawks o231.5 (+100), Cavaliers u231.5 (-108)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview

The Hawks are on a two-game win streak and are coming off of a 128-108 win against the Indiana Pacers in their inaugural 2025 NBA Emirates Cup game Friday. Prior to that, they defeated the Brooklyn Nets 117-112 on Wednesday.

In the most recent win Friday, the Hawks were without Trae Young and were led by Jalen Johnson’s 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 21 points, while Dyson Daniels and Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and 15 points, respectively.

Young, who is out with a knee injury, will be re-evaluated in four weeks, as per Shams Charania.

The Cavaliers are on a two-game losing streak. They most recently lost 112-101 to the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

Evan Mobley led the team with 29 points and eight rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter had 26 and Jaylon Tyson 18.

Cleveland is dealing with a slew of injuries and is without Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot). Donovan Mitchell (hamstring), Jarrett Allen (finger) and Sam Merrill (hip) are questionable for Sunday’s game.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting 5s

Hawks

PG - Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SG - Dyson Daniels, SF - Zaccharie Risacher, PF - Jalen Johnson, C - Kristaps Porzingis

Celtics

PG - Lonzo Ball, SG - Jaylon Tyson, SF - Dean Wade, PF - De’Andre Hunter, C - Evan Mobley

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips

Kristaps Porzingis is favored to score over 15.5 points.

Evan Mobley is projected to score under 21.5 points.

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips

The oddsmakers favor the Cavaliers to get a win at home. This would largely depend on the health of Mitchell and Allen. If they cannot play, the Hawks should get the win in a game where the team total goes past 227 points.