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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (20-3) and the Charlotte Hornets (6-16) meet Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cleveland won 128-114 as a 10-point home favorite Nov. 17 while the Over (226.5) hit

The Cavaliers suffered a stunning pair of losses in a home-and-home with the Atlanta Hawks Nov. 27-29, including an NBA Cup game. They have recovered with 3 straight wins and covers, including against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

The Hornets enter on a 7-game skid, with Charlotte’s last win coming on Nov. 21 at home in overtime against the Detroit Pistons. While Charlotte hasn’t won a lot lately, it is a respectable 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 9 games. As a double-digit underdog, the Hornets are 2-4 ATS this season, including the first meeting with the Cavs in mid-November.

Cavaliers at Hornets 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 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Hornets +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -13.5 (-105) | Hornets +13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

G Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (calf) out
F Miles Bridges (knee) out
G Tre Mann (back) out
C Nick Richards (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 123, Hornets 99

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-750) are actually not favored by as much as you might imagine for this road game. However, Cleveland is in relatively decent shape, in terms of health, while the Hornets (+525) are in awful shape.

Still, you can’t risk 7 times your potential return. That’s way too much for a standalone bet, or even as part of a multi-leg play.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play CAVALIERS -13.5 (-105) in this trip down south to Charlotte.

The Hornets +13.5 (-115) have actually been a thorn in the side of the Cavs in recent seasons, surprisingly winning 3 of the past 5 meetings outright. However, Cleveland pounded Charlotte by 14 points in the first meeting this season, and the Cavs just look different this year.

Plus, the Hornets are banged up, and missing 3 of their top 4 scorers for this game, and potentially 4 of the top 5 if Richards cannot shake off his ankle ailment to play.

Over/Under

OVER 217.5 (-115) is the lean, although it is hard to figure where Charlotte will get its scoring with so many players on the shelf.

Still, the Cavaliers sport the No. 1 offense in the NBA with 122.0 PPG, and it is also No. 1 in the league with a 50.9% field-goal percentage, and 40.5% from behind the 3-point line. It should be able to hammer the shorthanded Hornets as long as nobody is given an unexpected rest.

The Hornets lost 125-101 last time out at New York, and you can expect a similar lopsided game in this one.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) play the 2nd end of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets (17-54) Wednesday. Tip-off at Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cavs won 115-92 Monday as a 11-point home favorites with the Over (206.5) cashing.

The Cavs had 6 different players score 12 or more points in Monday’s win with C Jarrett Allen, F Evan Mobley and F Georges Niang each going for a team-best 17 points. Allen also had 13 boards for a double-double, while G Darius Garland posted 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hornets had 6 players net 11 or more points in the loss, but Charlotte shot just 42.5% (34 of 80) from the field, and 32.1% (9 of 28) from behind the 3-point line. They were dominated on the boards by the Cavaliers, losing the rebound battle 47-33.

The Cavs have won 4 of the past 5 head-to-head meetings, and are 6-2 in the past 8, while going 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS) during the 8-game stretch.

Cavaliers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -520 (bet $520 to win $100) | Hornets +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -10.5 (-108) | Hornets +10.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

G Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
G Max Strus (knee) questionable
F Dean Wade (knee) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
F Cody Martin (ankle) out
Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 114, Hornets 98

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-520) will cost 5.2 times the potential return, and that’s obviously way too much risk for not enough reward.

Cleveland pounded Charlotte in the front-end of this home-and-home 115-92. While the Hornets (+400) have dropped 5 in a row, and 12 of the past 14 outings dating back to Feb. 27, playing the Cavs straight up is just too risky.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CAVALIERS -10.5 (-108) are a solid play, even on the road. Two nights ago, the Cavs took care of business against the Hornets, who have had a tough time scoring the basketball lately.

Charlotte is good for 98 or fewer points in each of the past 5 outings, including just 92 points in Cleveland Monday. The Cavs are getting healthier, with F Evan Mobley returning 2 games ago from an ankle injury. Even without G Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs have enough for the overwhelmed Hornets.

Over/Under

OVER 206.5 (-110) is a strong play in the second end of this back-to-back. There were 207 total points in Monday’s game in Cleveland, which just got the total to the finish line by a half-point.

The Over has cashed in consecutive games for Charlotte, while the Cavs have seen the total go high in 3 of the past 4 outings, while going 7-3 in the past 10 contests.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27) face the Charlotte Hornets (22-48) Tuesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 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 failed to cover as 10-point road favorites Sunday in a 114-108 win over the Hornets. Cleveland is currently the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Charlotte’s cover in Sunday’s loss was its 3rd in its last 4 games. The Hornets are 14th in the Eastern Conference and while not officially eliminated from playoff contention are 10 1/2 games back of the 10th-seed Chicago Bulls.

This will be the third meeting between Cleveland and Charlotte this season. The Cavaliers have won the first two meetings by an average of 8 points, but as 10-point favorites in both, are 0-1-1 against the spread vs. the Hornets. The total was set at 220.5 for both games as the Over cashed twice.

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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 8:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Hornets +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -7.5 (-112) | Hornets +7.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (eye) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Kelly Oubre Jr. (back) probable
C Mark Williams (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 118, Hornets 108

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Cavaliers (-310) should come away with the victory on the road on Tuesday, however, it isn’t wise to take them straight up at the current odds with the forgettable profit you’ll receive if they win.

Against the spread

CAVALIERS -7.5 (-112) is how I’d wager on the spread with the Hornets struggling without Ball. After starting slow and coming from behind to win in Sunday’s meeting, Cleveland should have a better start Tuesday.

The Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road meetings against the Hornets.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 221.5 (-108).

It’s dangerous taking the Over for games involving the Cavaliers, but this is a massive pace-up game for them. The Hornets should also have an easier time scoring points in the paint with Allen sidelined for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland is 6-1 to the Over in its last 7 road games.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21) head to the Spectrum Center Friday to play the Charlotte Hornets (28-24) at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Cleveland was upset 115-104 by the Rockets in Houston as 5-point road favorites Wednesday. Over the past two weeks, the Cavs are 4-2 straight up (SU) but just 1-5 against the spread (ATS).

Charlotte has lost back-to-back games over the Los Angeles Clippers (115-90 Sunday) and at the Boston Celtics (113-107 Tuesday). The Hornets are 3-4 SU and ATS in the last 14 days.

These teams split the first two meetings this season 1-1 SU and ATS with the road team winning and covering both. Each Cavaliers-Hornets contest this season has gone Over the total.

Cavaliers at Hornets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Cavaliers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Hornets -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread: Cavaliers +4.5 (-105) | Hornets -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland (back) out
PF Lauri Markkanen (ankle) out

Hornets

SF Gordon Hayward (reconditioning) questionable
SF Jalen McDaniels (ankle) out

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Cavaliers at Hornets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 108, Cavaliers 106

Money line

PASS.

Heavy “lean” towards the Cavs (+165) because I like Cleveland plus the points, and I’ll sometimes sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover.

However, my favorite play in this contest is the OVER so I’d prefer to save my bankroll for that wager.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the CAVALIERS +4.5 (-105).

Both teams are far more profitable as underdogs. In fact, Cleveland is 18-8-1 against the spread (ATS) as an underdog with a plus-6.8 ATS margin.

Furthermore, Charlotte underperforms versus teams in the top 10 of defensive rating, and Cleveland is third in defensive rating.

For instance, the Hornets are 7-13 SU versus top-10 defenses with a minus-5.7 adjusted net rating (ranked 22nd) and a minus-3.5 ATS margin (ranked 21st), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

On top of that, Cleveland beats up on bad defenses, and Charlotte is 26th in defensive rating. The Cavs are 12-5 SU versus bottom-10 defenses with a plus-3.8 adjusted net rating and plus-1.8 ATS margin, per CTG.

But, it’s only a “LEAN” to the CAVALIERS +4.5 (-105) since the Hornets are 9-1 ATS at home versus teams with a winning record, and I prefer the Over.

Over/Under

GIMME the UNDER 216.5 (-110) for 1 unit because both teams could struggle offensively for different reasons, and we have an Under-friendly officiating crew.

First of all, the Cavs are missing their two best offensive players by adjusted on/off points per 100 possessions scored, per CTG.

Garland is Cleveland’s floor general and leading scorer while Markkanen is your prototypical stretch-4 that can space the floor.

On top of that, Cleveland’s murky ball security could be an even bigger factor against Charlotte.

The Hornets are fourth in offensive turnover rate (TOV%) and seventh in defensive TOV% while the Cavs are 28th in offensive TOV%.

In Charlotte’s case, Cleveland plays good defense in transition, defensive rebounds and protects the paint, which are all strengths for the Hornets.

Lastly, the assigned officiating crew for the Cavaliers-Hornets has a combined 47-63 O/U record, and neither team gets to the charity stripe often.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-34) visit the Charlotte Hornets (27-26) at Spectrum Center at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Cavaliers-Hornets odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers recorded a pair of wins by 24 or more points in San Antonio and Oklahoma City from April 5-8, but they came home and lost a pair of games to Toronto and New Orleans by 20 and 7 on April 10-11. Perhaps a return to the road will spur them on.

The Hornets were dumped by the Lakers last time out on Tuesday, falling 101-93. They have won back-to-back games at home, similar to Cleveland, after a pair of impressive road wins in Oklahoma City and Milwaukee on April 7-9.

Cavaliers at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cavaliers +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Hornets -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Cavaliers +4 (-110) | Hornets -4 (-110)
Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Cavaliers at Hornets: Key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (concussion) out
SG Damyean Dotson (knee) questionable
PG Darius Garland (ankle) questionable
PF Larry Nance Jr. (illness) probable
PG Collin Sexton (groin) questionable
SG Dylan Windler (knee) out

Hornets

PG LaMelo Ball (wrist) out
SF Gordan Hayward (foot) out
SG Malik Monk (ankle) out
PG Terry Rozier (knee) questionable
PF P.J. Washington (ankle) questionable

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Cavaliers at Hornets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Cavaliers 110, Hornets 106

Money line (ML)

The CAVALIERS (+140) have actually played better on the road lately. Both of these teams are nicked up, so they’re both rather risky. Cleveland is the better value here, especially against a Hornets (-165) side which started the likes of Bismack Biyombo, Miles Bridges, Devonte’ Graham, Jalen McDaniels and Caleb Martin, not exactly a slew of All-Stars.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CAVALIERS +4 (-110) are not as good of a value as they are playing them straight up, but if you’re not feeling Cleveland straight up, catching a couple of buckets is the second-best thing.

These teams played just once before this season Dec. 23 in the opener, and the Cavaliers came away with a 121-114 win as three-point underdogs in Cleveland. That’s par for the course, as the Cavaliers are 13-6-1 ATS in the previous 20 meetings, and 5-1 ATS in the past six in Charlotte, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 213.5 (-110) is the slight lean in this battle. The Over has hit in five in a row for the Cavaliers, although the Under is 7-1 in Charlotte’s past eight home games and 11-3 in its previous 14 overall.

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