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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers take the court against 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’ve identified a betting angle for Cavaliers vs Hornets on the totals. Our prediction is Under 233.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

Cleveland Cavaliers have won their previous six games. The latest was a 112-84 home triumph at Rocket Arena against Brooklyn Nets. Donovan Mitchell poured in 17 points, with James Harden contributing 16 and Jarrett Allen adding 15.

Charlotte Hornets lost their last game, being beaten at home to Houston Rockets 105-101 at Spectrum Center. Offensively, Grant Williams led the charge with 20, while Brandon Miller contributed 17 and Kon Knueppel 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs have beaten the Hornets in the last two matchups. They won 139-132 at Rocket Arena and triumphed 94-87 at Spectrum Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Cavs have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L

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The Cavs have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.0 points, 43.9 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 10.5 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 51.5% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 107.0 points and 40.6 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 6.6 assists and 2.7 (34.6%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 9.6 rebounds.

The Hornets have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 48.1 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 87.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.2 points and 37.3 rebounds.

Brandon Miller is averaging 22.0 points, Moussa Diabate 8.1 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel has an average of 3.7 (47.4%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Head into Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

233.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when it comes to this exciting NBA matchup.

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Key Cavaliers vs Hornets stats:

• The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Hornets games at home.
• The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Hornets games at home.
• The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Hornets games.

Under 233.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 118 - 109 Hornets

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Cavaliers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 118-109 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -200. At +168, Charlotte Hornets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 233.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 233.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

-200

Hornets

+168

Point Spread

Cavaliers -5.5

-106

Hornets +5.5

-114

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

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The Hornets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 107.20 points on average and giving up 103.60.

The Cavaliers have reeled off four straight road wins. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 120.30 points per contest and conceding 111.60.

The last time the Cavs faced the Hornets at Spectrum Center, they won 94-87. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Cavs have claimed eight wins compared to the Hornets who have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		5-5	210.80	107.20	103.60	1	9
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		8-2	231.90	120.30	111.60	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 123.00 pts and allowed 107.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 111.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 210.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.80 pts and allowed 105.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 107.20 pts and allowed 103.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 29.90
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 10.50
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.30 (76.88%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 31.70
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 18.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.60 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.60 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (87.25%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 34.90
• Assists: 25.30
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 6.50
• Turnovers : 16.10
• Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.20 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (81.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 16.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

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	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	35	21	0.625	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	16-10	7-3	21-13	9-1	6W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	34	22	0.607	119.7	114.8	4.9	19-10	15-12	6-5	19-17	7-3	2W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Heat	29	27	0.518	119.6	117.2	2.4	16-11	13-16	4-5	15-16	5-5	1W
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Hawks	27	30	0.474	117.3	118.4	-1.1	10-15	17-15	5-5	14-20	5-5	1W
Hornets	26	30	0.464	115.4	113.6	1.8	12-15	14-15	8-4	16-20	8-2	1L
Bucks	23	30	0.434	111.8	115.2	-3.4	12-12	11-18	7-4	17-18	5-5	2W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	20	33	0.377	115.3	117.5	-2.2	11-15	9-18	5-6	16-21	2-8	4L
Mavericks	19	35	0.352	113.9	117.4	-3.5	14-16	5-19	3-9	11-25	1-9	9L
Jazz	18	38	0.321	118.3	125.9	-7.6	11-18	7-20	1-9	10-25	3-7	1L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	39	0.278	112.1	122.8	-10.7	10-18	5-21	2-6	10-23	5-5	1W
Pacers	15	41	0.268	111	118.5	-7.5	10-18	5-23	3-9	11-27	4-6	1L
Pelicans	15	41	0.268	114.6	120.4	-5.8	9-20	6-21	6-7	9-26	5-5	1L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

• 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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