The Cavaliers are gearing up to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Mar 25. The game is slated for 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on BSOH. Cleveland comes into this game as 11.5-point favorites with the total set at 205.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s get into the Cavaliers vs. Hornets predictions below.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -11.5
- Total 205.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Mar 25
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across the Hornets last ten road games, the team averaged 98 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 100 points per game while allowing an average of 108. Cleveland posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
Does Charlotte Stand a Chance on the Road?
In Charlotte’s last game, they lost to the Hawks by a score of 132-91. The combined scoring in the game was 223 points, which was well above the O/U line of 212.5.
Charlotte has lost four straight games and are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-53. Against the spread, they are 26-42 and have failed to cover in their last four games.
As the underdog, Charlotte is 14-51 straight-up and 25-38 vs. the spread. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 5-65 as the underdog this season.
This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 33-37, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 223.2 points.
In the Eastern Conference, Charlotte is 10-35 against other teams and 7-18 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 8-29 compared to 9-24 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets are 29th in the NBA at 106.4 points per game. On the road, they are last in the league at 104.9 points per game.
So far this season, Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 31.4% of their games. They have also failed to reach the league average in 68.6% of their games.
As a team, the Hornets are shooting 45% from the field, which is 27th in the NBA. From three-point range, they are 27th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 20th in the NBA, permitting 116.9 points per game. In their previous game, the Hornets’ defense struggled against the Hawks, giving up 132 points on a field goal percentage of 41%.
Will the Cavaliers Win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?
Today, the Cavaliers will look to end their three-game losing streak as they host the Hornets. Despite their recent struggles, the Cavaliers are still 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 43-28.
Cleveland’s most recent loss came against the Heat, as they were blown out by a score of 121-84. The Cavaliers were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and are now 11-14 as underdogs this season.
This season, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 34-35 and are 17-19 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 21-24 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in three straight games.
The O/U line for today’s game is 205.5, which is lower than all but one of Cleveland’s games this season. On average, their games have finished with 222.2 points, and their O/U record for the season is 33-37-1.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are 28-19 against other teams in the East and 15-9 against non-conference opponents. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.2 points per game, which is 17th in the league. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 112.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 22nd in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 8th in the league with an average of 13.5 made threes per game. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of field goal percentage, Cleveland is 14th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.3% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league. In terms of free throws, Cleveland is 24th in both attempts and makes.
The Cavaliers’ defense is presently ranked 6th in the league, allowing an average of 109.5 points per contest. The Cavaliers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Heat offense to just 41.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Miami.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Darius Garland and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In his matchup vs. the Cavaliers, we are recommending to take the under on Darius Garland and his prop of 20.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 20.
- The Prop: Darius Garland Under 20.5 Points (-110)
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Cavaliers vs. Hornets game, we suggest taking the Hornets at +11.5. Even though our predictions have the Cavaliers winning 112-104, we see the Hornets as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 205.5 and our model has the Hornets and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Hornets +11.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook