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Hawks vs. Cavaliers prediction: Cleveland to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for big game in Sunday's NBA matchup [11/2/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks will lock horns in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Sunday, starting at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of the Hawks vs. Cavaliers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature players like Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter, while the Hawks will rely on Jalen Johnson, Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Cavs prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Hawks and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers a 69% chance of defeating the Hawks. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 117-112.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Hawks and Cavaliers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 230.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -215 |
| Total | o230.5 (-110) | u230.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hawks +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Cavaliers | -215 |
| Total | Under 230.5 | -105 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cavaliers to win.
Hawks vs. Cavaliers player props
NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on the Atlanta vs. Cleveland matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.
Jalen Johnson is expected to lead the Hawks with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Hawks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hawks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 20 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Dyson Daniels | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Cavaliers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Cavaliers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Hawks vs. Cavs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Hawks at Rocket Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hawks vs. Cavaliers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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