The Hornets are ready to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Mar 27. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on BSSE. Cleveland enters this game as 10.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 206. Can the Cavaliers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Hornets vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -10.5
- Total 206
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 104 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 91 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
Do the Cavaliers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Today, the Cavaliers are favored by 10.5 points against the Hornets. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 47 of their 72 games and has a record of 33-14 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 22-24 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +6.9 points per game.
Against the spread on the road, the Cavaliers are 17-16 for the season and have covered the spread in their last two road games. Overall, their ATS record is 35-35.
The Cavaliers are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-28. In their last game, they defeated the Hornets by a score of 115-92. Cleveland covered the spread as 11.5-point favorites, and the O/U line was 206.
This season, Cleveland has an O/U record of 34-37-1, and their games have averaged a combined 221.9 points. In their last two games, the Cavaliers have gone over the O/U line.
This season, the Cavaliers are 20th in the NBA in scoring at 112.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 111.0 points per game.
So far, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 97 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 14th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 12th in true shooting percentage.
Coming into the game, the Cavaliers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 36.1% of their games. Currently, they are 5th in the NBA at 109.3 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Cavaliers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.0% from downtown.
Can the Hornets Lock in a Home Win?
Charlotte is looking to snap a five-game losing streak and improve their ATS record of 26-43. As the underdog, the Hornets are 14-52 straight-up and 25-39 vs. the spread.
In their last game against the Cavaliers, the Hornets lost by a score of 115-92. The O/U line for that game was 206 points, and Charlotte was getting 11.5 points as the underdog.
This season, the Hornets have an O/U record of 34-37, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 223 points.
When looking at their season record, the Hornets are 17-54 and are currently in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 10-36 and 4-10 against division opponents.
At home, the Hornets are 9-24 straight-up and 13-18 vs. the spread. Their average scoring differential at home is -8.2 points per game. On the road, they are 8-30 straight-up and 13-25 ATS.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.0 points per game (29th) compared to their overall average of 106.2 (29th). In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97 possessions per game.
So far this season, Charlotte has outscored the NBA average in just 31.0% of their games. They have also struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking 30th in both free throws made and attempted.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets are shooting 35% (26th) and are 22nd in three-pointers made. In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%.
The Hornets’ defense is presently ranked 21st in the league, allowing an average of 116.8 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 57.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.4% of their three-point attempts.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Darius Garland and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -130. According to our projections, Darius Garland is expected to record 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 19.5.
- The Prop: Darius Garland Under 19.5 Points (-130)
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Cavaliers vs. Hornets matchup, we’re leaning towards the Hornets at +10.5. Although our projections show the Cavaliers winning 112-104, we suggest placing your bet on the Hornets for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 206 and our model has the Cavaliers and Hornets finishing with a combined 216 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Hornets +10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook