Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Hornets vs Cavaliers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Hornets have a road matchup with Cleveland at 7-26.
  • Charlotte has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (28th).
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers come in at 30-4.
  • The Cavaliers are averaging 122.7 points per game so far.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 134-122 win vs. the Hornets.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers (-1237) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+754) in a matchup between the top team in the Eastern Conference and the 14th-ranked Hornets. Cleveland is riding a nine-game winning streak and is favored by 15.5 points. The over/under line is set at 222.5.

This Eastern Conference showdown will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on FDSO. The Hornets (7-26) have dropped nine straight games and are 4th in the Southeast Division. The Cavaliers (30-4) are first in the Central Division and the Eastern Conference.

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Sunday, January 5th
  • Betting Odds CLE -15.5, CHA +754 | CLE -1237 O/U 222.5

Hornets Preview: Will the Hornets Win on the Road?

The Hornets fell to 7-26 on the season after a 98-94 road loss to the Pistons on Friday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected. The total score of 192 points was well below the O/U line of 215.5.

Charlotte started strong, leading 65-52 at halftime, but a 32-17 third quarter in favor of Detroit turned the game around. The Hornets were down 84-82 going into the 4th quarter and managed only 12 points in the final period.

In Friday's loss to the Pistons, the Hornets managed just 94 points, shooting 41.2% from the field and connecting on 9 threes at a 30% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 20 points, despite shooting 31.2%, and added 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

Mark Williams contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 58.3% of his shots. Bridges hit 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Hornets fell to the Pistons, allowing 98 points on 41% shooting. Charlotte gave up 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 32 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, holding Detroit to just 14 points.

From beyond the arc, the Hornets allowed 12 threes on 32% shooting. The Pistons went to the line 13 times, making 8 free throws. Defensively, Charlotte recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Cavaliers Preview: Will the Cavaliers Win at Home?

Charlotte's season record dropped to 7-26 after a 98-94 road loss to the Pistons on Friday. The Hornets were +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 215.5 O/U line.

Charlotte took control early, leading 65-52 at halftime. However, they were outscored 32-17 in the third quarter. Heading into the 4th down 84-82, the Hornets only managed 12 points in the final period.

Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers to a 134-122 win over the Mavericks, scoring 34 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Mobley was particularly dominant in the 2nd quarter, scoring 18 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd.

Caris LeVert contributed 17 points, while Darius Garland added 16 points and 9 assists. The Cavaliers shot 53.1% from the field, making 15 threes at a 37.5% rate.

The Cavaliers' defense started strong, giving up just 21 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 32 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters and 37 in the 4th. Despite this, they held the Mavericks to 43% shooting overall.

From beyond the arc, Cleveland's defense was solid, limiting Dallas to 12 made threes on 27% shooting. The Cavaliers sent the Mavericks to the line 30 times, where they hit 24 free throws. Cleveland also recorded 5 steals and 7 blocks.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 129 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • As the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction

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