The Cleveland Cavaliers will be up against the Atlanta Hawks at home, Rocket Arena, on Sunday, November 2. Both teams are currently tied 3-3, grabbing sixth and the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, respectively. The Cavaliers enter the forthcoming fixture on the back of a two-game loss, with their most-recent defeat coming against the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks, on the other hand, are on a two-game winning streak. In their most-recent fixture, they handed a blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers.
While one team would aim to end their losing skid, the other would want to continue the winning momentum. Irrespective of the results, one can expect a thrilling NBA encounter on Sunday.
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 6 pm ET
Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA
| Recommended Bets | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Jalen Johnson O 19.5 points | -108 | – |
| Donovan Mitchell O 25.5 points | -120 | – |
| Total U 230.5 points | -110 | -105 |
With Trae Young out of the team for at least four weeks with an MCL sprain, Jalen Johnson is expected to shoulder the team’s scoring responsibility in his absence. Though Johnson has been leading the team with an average of 20.8 points per game, shooting 57.5% from the field and 90.5% from the free-throw line, there would be a bit more pressure this time. The star forward came up with 22 points in the Hawks’ win over Pacers, and has had three consecutive 20+ point games. Considering the Cavaliers are missing Garland and potentially Allen as well, leaves more chances for Johnson to come up with an over 18.5 points play.
Donovan Mitchell is the leader of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offensive engine with an average of 28.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 54.4% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range. He dropped 14 points against the Celtics, before missing the Raptors game with hamstring tightness, and has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. In case he laces up, we can expect Mitchell to drop over 26 points, considering previous games’ stats, his current average and the Cavaliers’ home-court advantage.
In the ongoing NBA season, the Cavaliers have had only one game where they have managed to cross the 125-points mark. Similarly, the Hawks have recorded only one game with 125+ score. Both teams rank in the bottom ten when it comes to offensive rating with the Hawks at 22nd with 113.7 and Cavaliers at 25th with 111.6. Considering these stats, a total under 230.5 points looks like a safe bet.
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2025-26 season as the reigning Eastern Conference finalists. They had championship aspirations for the current season but injuries to key players including Darius Garland and Max Strus have tested their depth early in the season. Contrary to their expectations, the Cavaliers failed to keep up with their consistency and are currently 3-3 in the standings.
The Hawks, on the other hand, have shown a high-octane offense that guided them to the play-in last year. However, with Trae Young missing their last game this season, and now being sidelined for at least four weeks might expose their vulnerabilities and dependence on him. Though Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker joined forces to guide the Hawks to a blowout win over the Pacers even in Young’s absence, the Cavaliers are in better form this season, and come off as a real threat.
In addition to it, Mitchell’s potential return and home-court advantage puts them in a better position to dominate their rivals and extend their tally to 4-3.
Predictions: Cleveland Cavaliers to win.
According to odds on FanDuel, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to win the game over the Hawks.
| Moneyline | Spread | Total Points | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -215 | -5.5 (-110) | O 230.5 (-110) |
| Atlanta Hawks | +180 | +5.5 (-110) | U 230.5 (-110) |
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Evan Mobley 21.5 points | -106 | -125 |
| Donovan Mitchell 5.5 points | +102 | -136 |
| Jarrett Allen 8.5 rebounds | -114 | -114 |
De’Andre Hunter to score 20+ points: +134
Evan Mobley to hit 4+ threes: +540
Jarrett Allen to record a double-double: +160
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Kristaps Porzingis 16.5 points | -118 | -112 |
| Onyeka Okongwu 12.5 points | -125 | -106 |
| Jalen Johnson 9.5 rebounds | -122 | -108 |
Kristaps Porzingis to record 10+ rebounds: +390
Jalen Johnson to record a double-double: -120
Luke Kennard to hit 3+ three-pointers: +220
The odds above have been sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports.
The over/under for total points in the game between the Cavaliers vs Hawks is set at 230.5.
The Cavaliers have a 5.5-point edge over the Hawks.
The Cavaliers are favorites with a moneyline of -215, while the Hawks are underdogs at +180.
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