Cleveland @ Atlanta Picks & Props

Sam Merrill has made 2.8 three-point shots per game over the last 15 games on the road, 0.6 more than he's converted from beyond the arc in all games this season while playing on the road. Sam Merrill has tallied 1.1 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the least foul-prone players in the league (24th percentile). The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of 3-point attempts. The matchup vs. Atlanta is a favorable one for shot attempts from the field; when the Hawks are playing at home, the other team's starting SGs have tallied the 22nd-most FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (13.6). The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Out of all players in the league, Caris LeVert measures in the 79th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc on the road, totaling 5.0 per game this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of 3-point attempts. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Caris LeVert has attempted 2.8 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 80th percentile out of all players in the league. The matchup against the Hawks may be a difficult one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing teams have attempted a measly 16.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (4th-least in the NBA).

The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of 3-point attempts. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SFs have shot 60.1% on 3-pointers (30th-best in the NBA) against the Hawks, identifying this as a good matchup. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dean Wade has made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 25.0% higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year while playing on the road.

Georges Niang has averaged 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 10 games, 0.1 more than he's averaged overall this year. The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 3rdworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. The Atlanta Hawks have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Georges Niang will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road usually worsens stat production in all facets of the game.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has attempted 13.8 shots per game this season, significantly more than his 11.1 mark last season. Compared to last season's 6.6 mark, Bogdan Bogdanovic's shot attempts from beyond the arc have spiked this season to 8.2 per game. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing teams have grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense).

The 3rd-slowest tempo team in the league over the last 10 games has been the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and bring about further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Cleveland Cavaliers rank 3rdworst in in the league with a mere 8.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. The Atlanta Hawks have allowed the 2nd-most offensive boards per game (12.7) in the NBA to the other team over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 20 games, the opposition's starting SFs have attempted 2.0 free throws per game (15th-fewest in the league) against the Atlanta Hawks, struggling to get to the free-throw line. Isaac Okoro will not have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling generally lowers stat production in all stat categories.

Jarrett Allen has attempted 13.1 shots per game over the last 15 games while on the road, 2.4 higher than he's attempted in all games this season on the road. Among all players in the league, Jarrett Allen measures in the 82nd percentile for playing time, posting a massive 30.9 minutes per game on the road this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of 3-point attempts. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games on their home court, which ought to lead to increased plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Out of all players in the league, Jarrett Allen places in the 89th percentile for drawing fouls, registering a colossal 3.9 free throws per game this year.

Saddiq Bey has sunk 2.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season when playing at home. Saddiq Bey has tallied 32.4 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 86th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing teams have grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense).

De'Andre Hunter has posted 22.0 points per game over the last 5 games at home, 5.7 higher than he's posted over the course of the year at home. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing teams have grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense). De'Andre Hunter has sunk 5.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 2.4 higher than he's put through the net in all games this season playing at home.

In regard to shots from behind the three-point arc, the Atlanta Hawks's feeble 34.8% rate of sunk threes measures as the 4th-lowest in the league over the last 25 games. The Hawks will likely see a decline in opportunities in this game from sharing the court with the 3rd-slowest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 10 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.5 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (15th-least in the league).

The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing teams have grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense). Clint Capela figures to see an increase in efficiency in all stat categories as a result of having the home court advantage in this contest.

Darius Garland has attempted 17.4 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.8 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Darius Garland has made 4.8 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's made from three over the course of the year. Darius Garland has tallied 37.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the most aggressive offense in the NBA over the last 5 games in terms of 3-point attempts. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting PGs have averaged 7.6 three attempts per game (30th-most in the NBA) vs. the Hawks, branding this as a good matchup.

Jalen Johnson has attempted 14.8 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Among all players in the league, Jalen Johnson slots into the 93rd percentile for playing time, registering a whopping 34.3 minutes per game this year. The Atlanta Hawks have played at the 2nd-speediest pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while on their home court. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, and the Hawks rank 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.0 offensive boards per game this year. This year, opposing teams have grabbed 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (8th-fewest in the league) vs. the Cavaliers (turning over possessions that could otherwise generate more opportunities for offense).

Garrison Mathews has gone over 2.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Bruno Fernando has not yet played a game this season.