Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 21

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

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So far this NBA season, the are 15-29 against the spread, while the are 25-17 against the spread.

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vs Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Hornets will win ‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both and .

vs Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for ‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

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Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 45 away games (+11.60 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.35 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 45 away games (+10.90 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.24 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 away games (+6.60 Units / 24% ROI)

Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 45 games (+17.15 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 45 games (+15.40 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.80 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.30 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+14.25 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the have gone 15-29 (-16.9 Units / -34.92% ROI).

• 24-20 against the Moneyline (-21.5 Units / -15.94% ROI)
• 21-23 against the Over for game total points (-4.3 Units / -8.88% ROI)
• 23-21 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.21% ROI)

Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the have gone 25-17 (+6.3 Units / 13.32% ROI).

• 16-27 against the Moneyline (+1.55 Units / 3.16% ROI)
• 18-25 against the Over for game total points (-9.5 Units / -20.08% ROI)
• 25-18 against the Under for game total points (+5.2 Units / 10.99% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the :

• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 50 games (-21.80 Units / -38% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 games at home (-20.55 Units / -44% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 games (-20.50 Units / -44% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 45 games (-18.95 Units / -37% ROI)
• The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 games (-16.55 Units / -36% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the :

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 50 games (-34.80 Units / -42% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 40 games (-30.95 Units / -34% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games (-30.55 Units / -20% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 12 of their last 45 games (-26.55 Units / -50% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 40 games (-24.75 Units / -53% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Away team
• Keys to Winning for the Home team
• Player Injuries for Away vs. Home
• Away Offensive stats
• Home Offensive stats
• Away Defensive stats
• Home Defensive stats

: Keys to the Game vs. the

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

The Cavaliers were 58-17 (.773) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .505

The Cavaliers were 61-13 (.824) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .660

: Keys to the Game vs. the

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

The Hornets were 1-15 (.062) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .402

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 2-30 (.062) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 61.6 points per game (2,710 points/44 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.0

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

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,299 assists/ 1,112 TOs) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Cavaliers averaged 1.34 points per shot (9,999 points/7,444 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

Offensive Stats & Trends

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

The Hornets averaged 105.1 points per game (4,308 points/41 games) on the road in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

The Hornets have averaged 12.3 fast break points per game (2,550 points/207 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Hornets averaged 1.17 points per shot (4,257 points/3,648 shots) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 35.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,439 rebounds/208 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

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 8.8 steals per game (387 steals/44 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (654 steals/101 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9

The Hornets have allowed 15.5 offensive rebounds per game (665 rebounds/43 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 18.0

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (398 steals/60 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

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

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