Eastern Conference Finals Betting Trends: Cavs struggling to cover in Atlanta

Cavs vs. Hawks Game 1 Trends

ATLANTA, GA (The Spread) – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals tips off tonight when the Hawks host the Cavs at 8:30PM ET.

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According to oddsmakers from online sports book GT Bets, the Hawks are 1-point home favorites versus the Cavs, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 197.5 points for this Game 1 matchup.

Cleveland has had its issues covering the spread in previous trips to Atlanta. In fact, the Cavs are winless at 0-4 against the spread in their last four road games versus the Hawks and are just 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings overall with the Hawks. The home team is also 6-1 against the number in the last seven meetings between these two teams.

The over has been a hot bet in this series, going 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and 6-2 in the last eight games played in Atlanta.

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