[SBRforum Staff]

Cavs -2½ at Hawks

Game Time: 12/1/2006 7:30:00 PM

By: Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence's Playbook: Free and Guaranteed Picks

Despite losing three of their last four, the Cavaliers are the right play tonight when Cleveland travels to Atlanta to face the Hawks.

The Cavaliers look to settle a score from an embarrassing home loss suffered earlier this season against the Hawks.

Cleveland (9-6 overall) is a game behind Detroit in the Central Division, and led by LeBron James on the scoring slate (27.5) and in assists (6.7). Drew Gooden leads the Cavs in rebounds with a 9.4 average.

Despite a 6-7 record on the season, that's good enough for second in the Southeast Division. Stat leaders for the Hawks include Joe Johnson (27.8 ppg, 4.0 assists) and Zaza Pachulia (8.2 reb).

With Cleveland in off an upset loss and Atlanta in off a win, look for the Cavs to improve to 5-0 ATS on this floor tonight.

Play: Cavaliers -2½

[bigboydan]

This is not a game i'd even consider playing. However, I think i'd almost have to take a shot with the Hawks in this spot.

[Illusion]

I am leaning heavy towards Atlanta +3 tonight.