The Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27) visit the Charlotte Hornets (22-46) on Sunday. Tip from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers fell 119-115 to the Heat on Friday failing to cover as 3-point road underdogs. The loss snapped a 3-game winning streak. The Cavs are 5-5 in their last 10 games and 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span. On the season, Cleveland is 36-30-3 ATS.
Charlotte beat Detroit 113-103 to cover as 3.5-point road favorites on Thursday. It has now won back-to-back games and is 7-3 in its last 10 games. In that span, the Hornets are 7-3 ATS and sit at 30-35-3 ATS this season.
The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 132-122 in double overtime to push as 10-point home favorites in the 1st meeting on Nov. 18.
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Cavaliers at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Hornets +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -8.5 (+100) | Hornets +8.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (eye) doubtful
- PG Darius Garland (quad) questionable
Hornets
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 111, Hornets 107
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline is not profitable for a play on the Cavalier in this matchup.
Against the spread
BET HORNETS +8.5 (-120).
The Hornets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games including 4-2 ATS in their last 6 home games.
The Cavaliers are just 14-18-2 ATS on the road this season, 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 road games against a team with a home winning percentage below .400, and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games against a team with a losing road record.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 219.5 (-108)
The Under is 6-1 in the Cavs’ last 7 Sunday games and is 4-1 in their last 5 road games against a team with a losing home record. The Cavs also have the top-ranked defense in the NBA for opponent points per game (106.6).
For Charlotte, the Under is 17-4 in its last 21 games overall, 4-1 in its last 5 Sunday games, and 4-0 in its last 4 games against a team with a winning outright record.
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