NBA League: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls 19/12/2025

NBA Special Market (Assists)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have strong arguments to go over 27.5 total assists against the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Cleveland’s offense is at its best when the ball moves constantly, and there is a clear pattern: when they finish games below this assist line, they usually struggle and often end up losing. Their season average sits right around this number, making 27.5 a very realistic and natural benchmark for their style of play.

After a few disappointing results, the Cavaliers come into this matchup with a clear imperative to win, and that typically means more discipline, more ball circulation, and fewer forced isolation possessions. With Garland and Mitchell attracting defensive pressure, the ball has to move faster and more frequently to create quality looks for Mobley, Allen, and perimeter shooters. Against an Atlanta defense that allows passing lanes, Cleveland should rely heavily on ball movement, which strongly supports an over on assists.