Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction 1/21/26 NBA Picks Today

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday 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 76ers, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Kings next. The Cavs have won 7 of their last 11 games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29 points and 5.7 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Nuggets, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Magic next. The Hornets have split their last 10 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 48 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.9 points and 7.6 assists, while Brandon Miller is averaging 19.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The underdogs have won three of the Cavaliers’ last four games.
• The Cavaliers have lost five of their last seven games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 14 night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have lost each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Cavaliers’ last six road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of the Hornets’ last seven home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.4%) this season.
• LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (9.9) this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Jaylon Tyson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.3%) this season.
• Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.7).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.7).
• The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.6%).
• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.7).

Hornets vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson.

The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Sam Merrill, and Darius Garland.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cavaliers are doing a better job of winning games lately, but they’re still 14-30 ATS on the season. The Cavs aren’t making you money. The Hornets have been a lot more competitive over the last month, and they’re quietly 25-18 ATS on the season. Also, while the Cavs have had the upper hand over the Hornets, it’s Charlotte that’s covered 7 of the last 10 meetings. I’m going to continue fading the Cavs. Give me the Hornets and the free bucket.