Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Hornets

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

We’re making the Hornets against the spread our prediction when they face the Cavaliers. The line is favorably set at +2.5 and you can secure -110 that this happens.

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Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 136-104 home defeat against Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell tallied 19 points, while De'Andre Hunter put up 16 and Evan Mobley 16.

Charlotte Hornets have suffered four home defeats on the bounce. Their last victory was a 110-87 road success at Ball Arena against Denver Nuggets. Brandon Miller scored 23 points, with Ryan Kalkbrenner adding 17 and Collin Sexton 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 139-132 in favor of the Cavs when they last played the Hornets, with the matchup taking place at Rocket Arena. We’ve seen six Cavs wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 120.6 points, 44.8 rebounds, 32.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.7 points and 41.3 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 assists and 3.2 (38.1%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 8.1 rebounds.

The Hornets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.5 points, 48.8 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 5.2 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 82.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.1 points and 36.8 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 assists and 3.7 (37.8%) 3-pointers made, while Miles Bridges has an average of 6.9 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Hornets are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this NBA contest. Take the -110 for the +2.5 that is available.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Cavaliers vs Hornets stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games.

Hornets +2.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 113 - 117 Hornets

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Hornets to enjoy a 117-113 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Cleveland Cavaliers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability due to their -143 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Charlotte Hornets, you will find +120 about the underdogs.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 236.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 236.5 at -108.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

-143

Hornets

+120

Point Spread

Cavaliers -2.5

-110

Hornets +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 236.5

-108

Over 236.5

-112

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The Hornets have been on the losing end in four consecutive games at Spectrum Center. They have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, posting 117.80 points per contest while yielding 117.20.

The Cavs own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 120.50 points per contest while yielding 118.50.

The Cavs beat the Hornets 118-117 in their most recent meeting at Spectrum Center. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Cavs have come away with seven wins, while the Hornets have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O236.5	U236.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		4-6	235.00	117.80	117.20	4	6
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		6-4	239.00	120.50	118.50	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
• U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 240.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 236.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.60 pts and allowed 119.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 118.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 236.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 108.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.80 pts and allowed 117.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (77.52%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 32.00
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 15.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (78.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 30.60
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.30 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (82.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.8, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 5.20
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (79.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.1, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	36	8	0.818	121.4	108	13.4	20-3	16-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1W
Pistons	31	10	0.756	117.3	110.1	7.2	18-4	13-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	3W
Spurs	30	14	0.682	117.7	112.6	5.1	16-5	14-9	7-2	17-12	5-5	1L
Nuggets	29	15	0.659	121.4	117	4.4	12-8	17-7	4-1	18-8	6-4	2L
Rockets	26	15	0.634	117	110.5	6.5	15-3	11-12	4-4	15-14	5-5	3W
Celtics	26	16	0.619	116.7	110	6.7	12-7	14-9	6-4	19-10	6-4	1L
Lakers	26	16	0.619	116.3	116.5	-0.2	12-8	14-8	4-5	19-11	5-5	2W
Timberwolves	27	17	0.614	120.1	115	5.1	15-6	12-11	4-5	14-13	6-4	3L
Suns	27	17	0.614	114.7	111.8	2.9	14-5	13-12	8-4	20-13	7-3	3W
Knicks	25	18	0.581	117.9	114.9	3	16-6	9-12	5-3	18-11	2-8	4L
Raptors	26	19	0.578	114.2	112.6	1.6	13-10	13-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	1W
Warriors	25	20	0.556	116.9	114	2.9	17-7	8-13	5-3	15-12	7-3	1L
Magic	23	19	0.548	116.1	115.2	0.9	14-7	9-12	5-4	15-14	5-5	1L
76ers	23	19	0.548	116.5	115.4	1.1	11-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	24	20	0.545	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-11	10-9	7-3	16-13	6-4	1L
Heat	23	21	0.523	119.5	118.3	1.2	15-7	8-14	3-3	12-12	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	22	22	0.5	116.3	118.2	-1.9	12-10	10-12	4-4	18-14	8-2	3W
Bulls	21	22	0.488	117.9	120	-2.1	14-9	7-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	2W
Hawks	20	25	0.444	117.5	119	-1.5	7-13	13-12	4-3	10-17	4-6	4L
Clippers	19	24	0.442	112.3	113.8	-1.5	11-9	8-15	4-4	10-14	7-3	1L
Grizzlies	18	23	0.439	115.1	116	-0.9	10-11	8-12	5-3	14-13	3-7	1W
Bucks	18	24	0.429	112.4	115.6	-3.2	9-10	9-14	5-4	14-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	18	26	0.409	114.2	116.6	-2.4	13-11	5-15	3-6	10-18	6-4	3W
Hornets	16	27	0.372	116.4	116.4	0	7-12	9-15	4-4	11-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	15	29	0.341	119.3	127.4	-8.1	10-12	5-17	1-8	9-21	3-7	1W
Nets	12	29	0.293	109	114.3	-5.3	6-16	6-13	3-7	9-17	2-8	2L
Kings	12	32	0.273	110.8	120.7	-9.9	9-15	3-17	2-7	8-25	4-6	2L
Wizards	10	32	0.238	112.5	123.6	-11.1	6-14	4-18	2-4	7-18	2-8	7L
Pacers	10	34	0.227	110.1	118.3	-8.2	8-16	2-18	2-8	7-22	4-6	2L
Pelicans	10	35	0.222	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-17	3-7	4-25	2-8	2L

• 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

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