The Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a Play-In Tournament matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Atlanta is favored by two points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 223 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Hawks are spectacular on offense, as evidenced by a 132-point explosion against Charlotte on Wednesday. Atlanta generated 31 assists and a 62.9 percent true shooting mark in that contest, even with most of the fourth quarter serving as garbage time. The Hawks finished the regular season No. 2 in the NBA in offensive rating, scoring 115.4 points per 100 possessions, and Atlanta led the league in turnover avoidance. Atlanta is also fantastic from 3-point range, burying more than 37 percent of long-range attempts.

The model also knows the Cavaliers are strong on both ends of the floor, including top-10 marks in field goal percentage and assist rate. Cleveland is even better on defense, ranking in the top five of the NBA in efficiency during the regular season. Opponents scored only 108.9 points per 100 possessions against the Cavaliers, and Cleveland finished No. 2 in the NBA in free throw prevention. Cleveland also lands in the top five of the league in 2-point defense and second-chance points allowed.

Now, it has set its sights on Hawks vs. Cavaliers. We can tell you the model is leaning under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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