Austin is well-rested after the All-Star break and ready to finish the season strong. He's kicking it off with an NBA Play of the Day for Friday's slate - let's start another hot streak!
@AustinsProps' NBA Friday Play of the Day - 2/24

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks (7:30PM ET)
It’s Friday and we have the weekend to pay for. Today my favorite play is the Cavs ML against the Atlanta Hawks. Cleveland is coming off back to back losses and I think this is a bounceback spot for them that they need to utilize. They currently are battling for playoff positioning and have to be able to win games like these against 50/50 opponents. I typically don’t love backing road teams coming off of a loss but in this case I just think Cleveland I by far the better team and I expect them to get the job done tonight.
Atlanta will be missing John Collins which will be a huge blow to this team defensively. They also just release head coach Nate McMillian so it’ll be interesting seeing how this team goes moving forward. I’d expect to see early struggles which is one reason I love this spot tonight.
The Hawks have been by far my favorite team to fade this season as they lack any sort of consistency. Let’s not overthink this and let's ride with who is by far the better roster. Give me the Cavs ML.
Austin's Pick:

CAVALIERS ML @ -104

CHI
-375

CHA
+290

OKC
-145

IND
+120

ORL
+100

WAS
-120

TOR
+190

PHI
-250

ATL
-115

BKN
-105

NYK
+165

CLE
-200

UTA
+700

BOS
-1100

DET
+180

HOU
-225

LAC
+210

MEM
-275

LAL
-105

MIN
-115