The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks face off in a crucial NBA Play-In Tournament matchup to determine playoff seeding. Here's what you need to know:

Game Lines (betJACK):

• Spread: Hawks -2.5
• Total: 223.5

Cavaliers Analysis:

• Struggled early vs Nets (-20 in first quarter) but showed resilience by winning remaining quarters
• Darius Garland dominated with 34 points on 13-24 shooting
• Evan Mobley contributed 19 points and 7 rebounds
• Jarrett Allen (broken finger) is questionable to play
• Offensive strengths include floor spacing from Love/Markkanen creating driving lanes for Garland/Mobley/LeVert

Hawks Analysis:

• Coming off dominant win over Hornets
• Trae Young posted 24 points/11 assists despite shooting struggles (8-24 FG)
• Clint Capela recorded 15 points/17 rebounds/3 blocks
• Have playoff experience from last year's Eastern Conference Finals run

Betting Prediction: Hawks to win and cover (-2.5). Their playoff experience and continuity from last season's deep run gives them an edge in this elimination game, even on the road.

Key Factors:

• Hawks' playoff-tested roster
• Young's playmaking ability
• Potential Allen absence for Cavs
• Hawks' momentum from previous win

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