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Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers head-to-head

NBAregular • 2026-27 Season
Scheduled
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Hawks
Atlanta
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Cavaliers
Cleveland
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ATL 83%, CLE 17%. The model favors ATL.

ATL 83%17% CLE
Prediction confidence
Medium

Atlanta Hawks 83% to win. The top 3 signals favoring Hawks:

  • Offensive Efficiency. Hawks offense (124.7 PPG) outpaces Cavaliers (115.5 PPG)
  • Defensive Efficiency. Hawks defense (109.0 Opp PPG) better than Cavaliers (117.5 Opp PPG)
  • Home Field Advantage. Hawks are 1-2 at home this season; Cavaliers are 0-2 on the road

What would change the call

Win probability if a leading factor were even

  • If the offensive efficiency were neutral: ATL 69% (−14)
  • If the defensive efficiency were neutral: ATL 69% (−14)
  • If the injury picture were neutral: ATL 88% (+5)
  • If the home-field advantage were neutral: ATL 79% (−4)

Win probability movement

ATL home win probability as the model updated before the game

Home win probability movement94%74%55%Offensive Efficiency +9.1Offensive Efficiency -23.6Defensive Efficiency +28.1Oct 15Oct 26

Labels mark updates of 5 points or more, named by the factor that moved most.

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Date & Time
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Thu, Oct 29, 8:00 PM ET
VenueState Farm Arena
Atlanta, GA

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Cavaliers (away)
Hawks (home)
17%
Win probability
83%
1
High-impact factors
2
0
Out or on IR
2

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Cavaliers at Hawks

The Cavaliers visit the Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA in 2026-27 NBA regular season play.

Our model gives the Hawks a 83% chance of winning, signaling a strong lean in this matchup. For the Cavaliers to win, several key factors would need to swing their way.

Key factors driving this prediction:

  • Offensive Efficiency favors the Hawks (high): Hawks offense (124.7 PPG) outpaces Cavaliers (115.5 PPG)
  • Defensive Efficiency favors the Hawks (high): Hawks defense (109.0 Opp PPG) better than Cavaliers (117.5 Opp PPG)
  • Injuries favors the Cavaliers (high): Cavaliers healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Hawks 2 out, 0 doubtful
  • The Hawks are without 2 player(s) due to injury, which could tilt the matchup.
Hawks83%

is strongly favored to win

Key Factor
Offensive Efficiency
Favors ATL

Key factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Offensive efficiency favors Atlanta

    +16

  • Defensive efficiency favors Atlanta

    +16

  • Injuries: Cleveland healthier

    -8.4

  • Home field advantage favors Atlanta

    +4.7

  • ELO rating favors Atlanta

    +1.9

  • Head to head is even

    0
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What's driving this game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CLE
ATL

Offensive efficiency

Offensive efficiency favors Atlanta. +16 points.

Defensive efficiency

Defensive efficiency favors Atlanta. +16 points.

Injuries

Injuries: Cleveland healthier. -8.4 points.

Home field advantage

Home field advantage favors Atlanta. +4.7 points.

ELO rating

ELO rating favors Atlanta. +1.9 points.

Lime marks the side the model favors. CLE is on the left, ATL on the right.

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Understanding the win probability calculation

How team performance works

Offensive efficiency favors Atlanta

High impact

Hawks offense (124.7 PPG) outpaces Cavaliers (115.5 PPG)

+16

Offensive efficiency favors Atlanta. +16 points. High impact. Offensive efficiency.

Defensive efficiency favors Atlanta

High impact

Hawks defense (109.0 Opp PPG) better than Cavaliers (117.5 Opp PPG)

+16

Defensive efficiency favors Atlanta. +16 points. High impact. Defensive efficiency.

Turnover differential is even

Low impact

Hawks turnover differential (+0) vs Cavaliers (+0)

0

Turnover differential is even. 0 points. Low impact. Turnover differential.

How injuries & personnel works

Injuries: Cleveland healthier

High impact

Cavaliers healthier: 0 out, 0 doubtful vs Hawks 2 out, 0 doubtful

-8.4

Injuries: Cleveland healthier. -8.4 points. High impact. Injuries.

How home & venue works
How rest & schedule works
How historical works

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated:

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As of Oct 19, 2026

Hawks

Henri VeesaarC(Knee)
OUT
Mouhamed GueyeF(Foot)
OUT

Cavaliers

No injuries reported

Key Players

Cavaliers

Craig Porter Jr.G
James HardenG
Curtis JonesG
Sam MerrillG
Tyrese ProctorG

Hawks

Kingston FlemingsG
Luguentz DortG
Aaron WigginsG
Keshon GilbertG
CJ McCollumG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawks has a 83% win probability, while Cavaliers has a 17% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.

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