Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers 10/23/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/22/2021 at 9:36 PM ET

The Atlanta Hawks look for their second consecutive victory when visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Atlanta is 1-0 following a 113-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of the regular season. Cam Reddish was the leading scorer for Atlanta in the victory with 20 points, while Trae Young scored 19 points and handed out four assists.

After one game of the regular season the leading scorer for Atlanta is Cam Reddish with 20 points, while Trae Young is the second leading scorer with 19 points and the leader in assists with 14. Clint Capela is the leading rebounder with 13. Five players for Atlanta scored in double-figures in the opening game of the season. The Hawks shot 47.9% overall and 42.9% from 3-point territory.

Cleveland completes a back to back on Saturday when hosting Atlanta after hosting the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Cleveland is 0-1 following a 132-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of the regular season. The leading scorer for Cleveland in the loss was Jarrett Allen with 25 points while Evan Mobley and Collin Sexton each scored 17 points.

After one game of the regular season, Jarrett Allen is the leading scorer for Cleveland with 25 points, while Evan Mobley and Collin Sexton each have 17. The leading rebounder is Lauri Markkanen with nine and the leader in assists is Ricky Rubio with 10. Cleveland is shooting 50.5% overall and 36.8% from 3-point territory.

Atlanta opened the regular season with an impressive victory over the Dallas Mavericks, while Cleveland will not only be playing its second game in as many nights but lost its opener to Memphis after giving up 132 points. Cleveland has failed to cover the number in 13 of the last 15. Atlanta has a strong squad this season led by Trae Young and with Cam Reddish healthy and the rebounding of Clint Capela, the Hawks will be a tough nut to crack. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Hawks win and cover ATS 113-101.

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