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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets face the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Oppose a High-Scoring Contest

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 238.5, so we’re prepared to take the -112 that the Hornets and the Cavaliers go under the line.

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Overtime Win for Hornets in Last H2H

Charlotte Hornets lost on the road in their previous game. Detroit Pistons won 112-86 at Little Caesars Arena. Miles Bridges tallied 19 points, while Kon Knueppel put up 19 and Brandon Miller 14.

Cleveland Cavaliers have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Rocket Arena, they were turned over 136-125 by Chicago Bulls. Darius Garland scored 35 points, with Tyrese Proctor putting up 16 and Nae'Qwan Tomlin contributing 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Hornets and the Cavs saw the former win. It was a 119-111 (OT) scoreline at Rocket Arena. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Cavs win six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Hornets logo Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 43.0 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.1 points and 44.5 rebounds per contest.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 20.7 points and 3.6 (39.6%) 3-pointers made. Ryan Kalkbrenner averages 5.8 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.8 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.4 points, 47.3 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 121.2 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.0 points and 3.8 (38.4%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley has an average of 7.6 rebounds and Darius Garland 5.5 assists.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 238.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -112 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this NBA contest.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Hornets vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cavs games at home.
  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cavs games at home.
  • The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 238.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has finished with Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -103 that this happens.

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Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 Assists -101 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -101, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 238.5
Spread Hornets +9.5
Player Rebounds Brandon Miller Over 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Under 238.5. We’ve also gone for Hornets +9.5 and Brandon Miller (Hornets) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 115 - 120 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Cavaliers on the correct score lines. For example, a 120-115 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Cavs Win

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Cleveland Cavaliers as -345 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 78% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +280 about Charlotte Hornets.

The spread is 9.5 and the total points line is currently 238.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 238.5 can get -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -100 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -130.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 30.5
-100
Under 30.5
-130
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-119
Under 20.5
-109
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-114
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-122
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Player Assists
Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-137
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-118
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-101
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-122
Under 3.5
-106
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+110
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Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-120
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 5.5
-101
Under 5.5
-128
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Cavs Run Stands at Three Home Losses in Succession

The Cavaliers have lost three straight at Rocket Arena. They have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, putting up 114.70 points on average and giving up 114.40.

The Hornets have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 games on the road, posting 110.10 points per contest while yielding 116.70.

The Hornets beat the Cavs 119-111 when they last met at Rocket Arena. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 4-6 229.10 114.70 114.40 2 8
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 2-8 226.80 110.10 116.70 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 28 34.61 590 103 21.1 3.7 2.5 6.0 0.5 0.6
Kon Knueppel 28 34.01 542 102 19.4 3.6 3.5 5.4 0.3 0.8
Brandon Miller 12 28.97 214 43 17.8 3.6 2.5 4.2 1.2 1.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 26 34.43 799 142 30.7 5.5 4.0 4.5 0.3 1.4
Evan Mobley 25 34.17 477 103 19.1 4.1 1.5 9.3 1.6 1.0
Darius Garland 13 30.24 220 85 16.9 6.5 2.2 3.0 0.2 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
01 Dec NBA
Hornets 103-116 Nets
29 Nov NBA
Raptors 111-118 Hornets
28 Nov NBA
Bulls 116-123 Hornets

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 130-126 Wizards
06 Dec NBA
Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers
05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers
30 Nov NBA
Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers
28 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 25 3 0.893 122.5 106.4 16.1 13-1 12-2 5-2 21-3 8-2 1L
Pistons 22 6 0.786 118.9 112.1 6.8 13-2 9-4 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 20 7 0.741 124.7 116.1 8.6 8-5 12-2 2-1 14-6 7-3 1L
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 17 11 0.607 116.5 110.5 6 9-5 8-6 5-4 13-8 7-3 2W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Magic 16 12 0.571 118.1 115 3.1 10-5 6-7 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 15 14 0.517 118.7 117 1.7 9-8 6-6 6-2 12-11 3-7 3L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 14 15 0.483 114 112.8 1.2 8-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 15 0.464 114.7 115.7 -1 6-8 7-7 4-3 12-8 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 16 0.429 118 121.3 -3.3 5-6 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 3W
Mavericks 11 18 0.379 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-9 2-5 5-12 6-4 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Jazz 10 17 0.37 119.9 126.8 -6.9 7-9 3-8 0-5 6-12 5-5 2L
Hornets 9 19 0.321 114.5 118.5 -4 6-8 3-11 2-4 8-13 5-5 1L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Pelicans 7 22 0.241 115.3 122.5 -7.2 5-12 2-10 2-6 3-19 4-6 4W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 22 0.214 110.2 118.5 -8.3 5-10 1-12 2-5 4-12 4-6 4L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak