Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 20

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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Charlotte, NC.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Cavaliers vs Hornets Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 24-32 against the spread, while the Hornets are 34-21 against the spread.

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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 66.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Hornets.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.

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Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 36 of their last 50 games (+20.34 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.35 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 away games (+12.00 Units / 41% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games (+11.20 Units / 41% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.10 Units / 24% ROI)

Hornets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 30 games at home (+19.15 Units / 56% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+18.20 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 50 games (+17.95 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 50 games (+17.65 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.95 Units / 30% ROI)

Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 24-32 (-11.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

• 35-21 against the Moneyline (-11.55 Units / -6.46% ROI)
• 26-30 against the Over for game total points (-7 Units / -11.36% ROI)
• 30-26 against the Under for game total points (+1.4 Units / 2.27% ROI)

Charlotte Hornets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 34-21 (+10.9 Units / 17.69% ROI).

• 26-30 against the Moneyline (+9.9 Units / 14.22% ROI)
• 21-35 against the Over for game total points (-17.5 Units / -28.41% ROI)
• 35-21 against the Under for game total points (+11.9 Units / 19.32% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Hornets:

• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 50 games (-25.78 Units / -45% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 50 games (-25.60 Units / -44% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 50 games (-24.05 Units / -42% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 30 games at home (-24.00 Units / -69% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 50 games (-19.30 Units / -35% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 50 games (-34.45 Units / -40% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 50 games (-25.05 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 50 games (-23.60 Units / -40% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 50 games (-20.00 Units / -35% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (-15.95 Units / -20% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Cleveland Cavaliers
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• Player Injuries for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
• Charlotte Hornets Offensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats
• Charlotte Hornets Defensive stats

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Cavaliers are undefeated (6-0) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .621

The Cavaliers were 11-2 (.846) when attempting 15 or less free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Cavaliers were undefeated (14-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers were 46-7 (.868) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets were 5-37 (.119) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358

The Hornets are 23-80 (.223) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .443

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 61.4 points per game (3,437 points/56 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.8

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 58% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.31 points per shot (6,711 points/5,126 shots) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Cavaliers have averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (893 points/56 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 43% (3,142/7,308) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 50% last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Hornets averaged 1.18 points per shot (8,618 points/7,308 shots) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Hornets shot 42% (1,551/3,648) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have blocked 291 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 9.0 steals per game (504 steals/56 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (711 steals/109 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have allowed 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (435 rebounds/29 games) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 17.8

The Hornets have allowed 15.5 offensive rebounds per game (869 rebounds/56 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 18.0

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