Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets (7-26) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (30-4) Sunday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cleveland leads 2-0 with a 128-114 home win on Nov. 19 and a 116-102 road win on Dec. 7

Charlotte lost 98-94 to the Detroit Pistons Friday while covering as a 7.5-point road underdog. Charlotte shot terribly from the free throw line, hitting just 19-of-30 shots (63.3%). The Hornets have lost 9 straight games.

Cleveland beat the Dallas Mavericks 134-122 Friday while covering as a 9-point road favorite. F Evan Mobley dropped 34 points and 10 boards with 2 blocks in the win while 6 of his teammates scored in double-digits. The Cavs have won 9 straight games.

Hornets at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | Cavaliers -1200 (bet $1200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +15.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -15.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Cavaliers key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle/wrist) questionable
F Josh Green (shoulder) probable
G Tre Mann (back) out
G/F Brandon Miller (ankle) questionable

Cavaliers

F Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 123, Hornets 105

Moneyline

PASS.

Cleveland is arguably the best team in the league right now and is the much hotter squad, being on a 9-game winning streak while the Hornets are on a 9-game losing streak. While I like the Cavs to cover here, they are not worth the risk of betting on as -1200 favorites. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN CAVALIERS -15.5 (-105).

Cleveland has covered the spread in 3 straight games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10. The Cavs are also a dominant 24-9 ATS this season.

This bet relies heavily on the health of the Hornets as they have a much better chance of covering here if their questionable players are able to go.

This is a lean because the Hornets are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games and a solid 17-16 ATS.

Over/Under

BET OVER 222.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 3 straight games and in 8 of Cleveland’s last 10 games. For Cleveland, the Over is 22-11 this season. The Over has also hit the last 5 meetings between these squads as is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Be aware that the Under is 8-2 in Charlotte’s last 10 games and is 20-12-1 for the Hornets this season.

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