Hawks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Prediction: 2026 NBA Picks for Thursday, Oct. 29

The Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in an early-season NBA matchup. SportsLine's proven model has released its best bets for the game, providing insights into the spread, total, and moneyline. The model simulates every game 10,000 times and has returned over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six seasons. For this game, the model is leaning toward one side of the spread and has generated a point total pick. Key players to watch include Trae Young and Dejounte Murray for Atlanta, and Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland for Cleveland. The Cavaliers are looking to build on their strong 2025-26 campaign, while the Hawks aim to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference. With both teams featuring dynamic backcourts, the game could come down to perimeter shooting and pace. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The model's picks are available only at SportsLine, where subscribers can see which side to back and whether the game goes over or under the total.