Who’s Playing

Cleveland @ Atlanta

Current Records: Cleveland 35-22; Atlanta 26-30

What to Know

The Atlanta Hawks will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. ET. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Hawks came up short against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, falling 105-95. The losing side was boosted by point guard Trae Young, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and ten dimes. That’s the fifth consecutive game in which Young has had at least ten assists.

Meanwhile, Cleveland came up short against the Philadelphia 76ers this past Saturday, falling 103-93. The top scorer for the Cavaliers was point guard Darius Garland (27 points).

Barring any buzzer beaters, Atlanta is expected to win a tight contest. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

The Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against Cleveland in the teams’ previous meeting last December, sneaking past 121-118. Will Atlanta repeat their success, or does Cleveland have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: Bally Sports – Ohio
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $17.00

Odds

The Hawks are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Cavaliers as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Cleveland have won 17 out of their last 25 games against Atlanta.

• Dec 31, 2021 – Atlanta 121 vs. Cleveland 118
• Oct 23, 2021 – Cleveland 101 vs. Atlanta 95
• Mar 14, 2021 – Atlanta 100 vs. Cleveland 82
• Feb 23, 2021 – Cleveland 112 vs. Atlanta 111
• Jan 02, 2021 – Cleveland 96 vs. Atlanta 91
• Feb 12, 2020 – Cleveland 127 vs. Atlanta 105
• Dec 23, 2019 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 118
• Dec 29, 2018 – Atlanta 111 vs. Cleveland 108
• Oct 30, 2018 – Cleveland 136 vs. Atlanta 114
• Oct 21, 2018 – Atlanta 133 vs. Cleveland 111
• Feb 09, 2018 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 107
• Dec 12, 2017 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 114
• Nov 30, 2017 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 114
• Nov 05, 2017 – Atlanta 117 vs. Cleveland 115
• Apr 09, 2017 – Atlanta 126 vs. Cleveland 125
• Apr 07, 2017 – Atlanta 114 vs. Cleveland 100
• Mar 03, 2017 – Cleveland 135 vs. Atlanta 130
• Nov 08, 2016 – Atlanta 110 vs. Cleveland 106
• May 08, 2016 – Cleveland 100 vs. Atlanta 99
• May 06, 2016 – Cleveland 121 vs. Atlanta 108
• May 04, 2016 – Cleveland 123 vs. Atlanta 98
• May 02, 2016 – Cleveland 104 vs. Atlanta 93
• Apr 11, 2016 – Cleveland 109 vs. Atlanta 94
• Apr 01, 2016 – Cleveland 110 vs. Atlanta 108
• Nov 21, 2015 – Cleveland 109 vs. Atlanta 97

Injury Report for Atlanta

• John Collins: Out (Foot)

Injury Report for Cleveland

• Lauri Markkanen: Out (Ankle)
• Collin Sexton: Out for the Season (Knee)