The big news surrounding this game is that Jarrett Allen (finger) is expected to make his return. He’s still not completely healthy, but he’s going to gut it out to try and help the Cavaliers advance. Picking against Trae Young in the playoffs is an uneasy feeling, but that’s exactly what I’m going to do. The Hawks were an ugly 16-25 on the road this season, and they are still without John Collins (finger), which is a huge loss.

If this game were in Atlanta or even the Orlando bubble, I'd take the Hawks without a doubt. However, they were 16-25 on the road and haven't beaten a Top 10 team in either conference on the road since Jan. 23 (0-9). I'd still probably like Atlanta tonight ... but the Cavs are simply a MUCH better team, especially defensively, with Jarrett Allen and all signs point to the All-Star center returning from injury. (Note: I would take Hawks ML if for some reason Allen doesn't play.) Bogdan Bogdanovic (left ankle sprain) will be a game-time decision for the Hawks. I'm sure he plays but if even limited a little that's another edge for Cleveland, which has covered seven of its past nine as a home dog. Atlanta is 6-15 ATS in its past 21 away.