Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction 3/7/25 NBA Picks Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Cavaliers Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Heat and Bulls, and they play the Bucks, Nets, and Grizzlies next. The Cavs have won 12 straight games and currently have the best record in the NBA. The Cavs haven’t lost a road game since January 24.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.2 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.4 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Warriors and Timberwolves, and they play the Nets, Heat, and Hawks next. The Hornets have lost eight straight games, and they haven’t won a home game since February 7.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 26.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won four of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
• The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five night games at Spectrum Center following a home win.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 games.
• The Hornets have lost each of their last 12 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last five games.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie.

The Cavaliers don’t have a player listed on their injury report.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Hornets continue to rack up the losses, and they’re losing by double digits nightly. The Hornets have many losses by 20-plus points, and they’re 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Massive line for a Cavs team that could be in a look-ahead spot, but they continue to win games and their cover percentage of 65.57 percent is the best in the NBA. The Cavs also have to keep winning if they’re going to earn the top seed in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout. I’m not trying to step in front of the Cavs, especially for a Hornets team that’s getting squashed nightly. I’ll lay the points with the Cavaliers on the road.