Cleveland Cavaliers (20-3) vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-16)
December 7, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +11.5; Over/Under: +222
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Nuggets and Wizards, and they play the Heat, Wizards and Nets next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.5 points and 4.2 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points and 6.6 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Knicks and 76ers, and they play the Pacers, Bulls, and 76ers next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.1 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
You can make a case for the Charlotte Hornets and the boatload of points because they’re at home, and this is a weird early start where we tend to see sluggish play. However, as I’ve said before, the Cavs are just too good to bet against. Not only are the Cavs 20-3 SU on the season, but they’re 17-6 ATS and have covered 8 of their last 10 games. Until the tickets stop cashing, you just blindly keep backing the Cavaliers. That doesn’t change here. Give me Cleveland.
