Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) vs. Charlotte Hornets (17-54)
March 27, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +10.5; Over/Under: +206.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Hornets prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently beat the Hornets while losing to the Timberwolves and Heat. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.4 points and 6.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.5 points and 6.3 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Suns, 76ers, Magic, Hawks, and Cavaliers. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.2 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 16.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- Each of the last four night games between the Cavaliers and Hornets have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Hornets prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk with the Cavs on the road. The Cavaliers are still missing Mitchell, Wade and Strus. However, the Hornets have failed to cover 5 straight games and 8 of their last 10 games. The Hornets have been massive underdogs nightly, and they’re not covering. With a 38 percent cover rate, only the Hawks are worse at cashing tickets than the Hornets. There’s no getting behind the Hornets with the way they’re racking up the losses and failed covers. So, it’s Cavs or pass for me.
