The Hawks could not defend the three point line and the offense did not get going until the second half. Now, the Hawks are 2-1 in group play and will need a win vs the Cavaliers next week and a loss from Chicago to either Washington or Boston.

Stephen Curry probably wishes the Atlanta Hawks were in the Western Conference with the way he's been able to dominate their defense in the past. He's on a roll heading into Wednesday, and our NBA expert likes Curry to carve up the Hawks once again.

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as things heat up in the race for the NBA Cup. This next matchup features two squads in the West’s Group A still searching for their first win as the Sacramento Kings (8-7) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (9-7).