The Atlanta Hawks will look to solidify their playoff position as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
Cleveland is resting a couple of its key players to prepare for the postseason, and I’m expecting Atlanta to take full advantage at home in my Cavaliers vs. Hawks predictions.
Read on to see why I like the Hawks to cover in my free NBA picks for Friday, April 10.
Cavaliers vs Hawks prediction
Cavaliers vs Hawks best bet: Hawks -7.5 (-110)
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered an impressive statement win against the Atlanta Hawks at home on Wednesday. But with the action now shifting to Atlanta, the Cleveland lineup has changed significantly, and the rematch will be a very different game.
With the Cavs having little to play for over their last two games, they’re planning to sit some of their stars to ensure they’re healthy for the postseason. Most significantly, both Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen are out of the lineup tonight, with Thomas Bryant and Sam Merrill also ruled out for this game.
Normally, I might still worry about Cleveland putting out a competitive lineup. James Harden is still in the game and is capable of taking over on any given night, while Evan Mobley presents a difficult matchup for Atlanta, given that Jock Landale is out with an ankle sprain, leaving the Hawks thin at center.
But there’s no guarantee that Cleveland will even play Mobley or Harden as normal. Both may well be limited in the number of minutes they’re on the court to give head coach Kenny Atkinson a better look at his other rotational options heading into the postseason.
Atlanta has been outstanding in the second half of the season, with the Hawks winning 18 of their last 22 games. Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have been outstanding, and this is a talented team that has blown out plenty of less talented teams.
They should have no trouble covering tonight against a depleted Cavaliers lineup.
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Cavaliers vs Hawks same-game parlay
Jalen Johnson has been the difference-maker for the Hawks all season long. To go along with taking Atlanta to cover, I like Johnson to pick out a double-double for the seventh straight game.
Let’s also place a bet on Nickeil Alexander-Walker to score Over 21.5 points, as he’s been scoring in bunches lately, averaging 28.5 ppg over four games in the month on April.
Cavaliers vs Hawks SGP
- Hawks -7.5
- Jalen Johnson double-double
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 21.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: TRIPLE-DOUBLE
It’s been a while since Jalen Johnson has added to his triple-double total – he has 13 on the season – but this is as good a night as any to bet on him to get there again against a weakened Cleveland lineup.
I’m also taking Dyson Daniels to make at least one three-pointer, something he’s done in five straight games. I also like Alexander-Walker to hit the Over on his threes prop at 3.5 makes from beyond the arc, as he’s exceeded that total in each of his last four games.
Cavaliers vs Hawks SGP
- Jalen Johnson triple-double
- Dyson Daniels Over 0.5 made threes
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 made threes
Cavaliers vs Hawks odds
- Spread: Cavaliers +7.5 (-105) | Hawks -7.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Cavaliers +275 | Hawks -350
- Over/Under: Over 233.5 | Under 233.5
Cavaliers vs Hawks betting trend to know
The home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings between Cleveland and Atlanta. Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Hawks.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Hawks
| Location | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
| Date | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
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