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 Nets and Wizards, and they play the Thunder next. The Cavs have won 11 of their last 12 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29 points and 5.9 assists, while James Harden is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Rockets, beat the Hawks, and they play the Wizards next. The Hornets have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.3 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Bridges is dishing 3.5 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost 17 of their last 21 road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 Friday games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 16 night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight Friday games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last 12 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Cavaliers’ last six games as favorites against the Hornets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Kon Knueppel ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.3%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.4) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 6+ assists in 18 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.4).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (43.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.2).
Hornets vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Liam McNeeley and Coby White.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Nae’Qwan Tomlin.
Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers keep winning and are looking more and more dangerous, but they’re still 24-32 ATS on the season. Even with all of these recent wins and covers, the Cavs are still losers on the season. The Hornets are 34-22 ATS on the season. The Hornets have covered 20 of their last 30 games as an underdog. Both teams are on the end of a back-to-back, and it’s the Hornets who don’t have to travel. That’s an edge for the home team. We’ve been on the Hornets heavy during this stretch, and there’s no reason to stop now. Give me the points.