- The Cavaliers (42-27) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (22-47)
- Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
- Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 5:00pm EDT
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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EDT in Charlotte.
The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at + (+).
The Cavaliers vs Hornets Over/Under is Not Found total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 35-30 against the spread, while the Hornets are 30-37 against the spread.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Cleveland Cavaliers | + + | O Not Found + | + |
Charlotte Hornets | + + | U Not Found + | + |
Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.
Hornets vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 56.0% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Cavaliers and Hornets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 68 games (+19.27 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 67 games (+15.38 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games (+12.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 52 games (+7.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+6.07 Units / 14% ROI)
Hornets Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 53 games (+15.54 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 36 games at home (+15.00 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 84 games (+14.89 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+14.75 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 52 games (+14.38 Units / 26% ROI)
Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 35-30 (+1.95 Units / 2.57% ROI).
- 42-27 against the Moneyline (+2.25 Units / 1.39% ROI)
- 33-36 against the Over for game total points (-6.6 Units / -8.7% ROI)
- 36-33 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.4% ROI)
Charlotte Hornets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 30-37 (-10.7 Units / -14.11% ROI).
- 22-47 against the Moneyline (-6.4 Units / -8.33% ROI)
- 30-39 against the Over for game total points (-12.9 Units / -17% ROI)
- 39-30 against the Under for game total points (+6 Units / 7.91% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Hornets:
- The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 11 of their last 47 games (-28.17 Units / -55% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 84 games (-25.90 Units / -28% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 47 games (-24.49 Units / -49% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 65 games (-23.20 Units / -31% ROI)
- The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 84 games (-22.80 Units / -24% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 80 games (-28.66 Units / -32% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 79 games (-26.00 Units / -24% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 71 games (-24.50 Units / -31% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.44 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 41 away games (-19.10 Units / -31% ROI)
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- Charlotte Hornets Defensive stats
Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-7 (.800) when winning the rebounding margin this season — fifth-best among NBA teams. The Detroit Pistons have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (2,676 rebounds/63 games) this season — 10th-lowest among NBA teams.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 50-26 (.658) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-best among NBA teams. The Detroit Pistons have averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (2,002 turnovers/145 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-highest among NBA teams.
The Cavaliers are 38-37 (.507) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540
The Cavaliers are 13-45 (.224) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .322
Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Hornets are 5-24 (.172) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470
The Hornets are 8-23 (.258) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .530
The Hornets are 7-14 (.333) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .430
The Hornets are 8-20 (.286) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470
Injury Report: Hornets vs. Cavaliers – Sunday‘s Game, Mar. 12
- LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right ankle, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
- Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams did not play in Saturday’s game (Mar. 11) against the Jazz.
- Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
- Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is questionable for Sunday’s (Mar. 12) game against Charlotte.
- Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is doubtful for Sunday’s (Mar. 12) game against Charlotte.
Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8
The Cavaliers shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
The Cavaliers have averaged 52.1 points per game (11,349 points/218 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.9
The Cavaliers have averaged 107.3 points per game (23,494 points/219 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.1
Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (1,825 assists/ 893 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Hornets have a TS% of 48% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Hornets are shooting 32% from three (289/892) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
The Hornets have averaged 12.0 points in the paint per game (538 points/45 games) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.9
Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Cavaliers have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (285 blocks/65 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Cavaliers have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,084 rebounds/65 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0
The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (499 steals/73 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (628 blocks/147 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hornets have averaged 8.4 steals per game (1,189 steals/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Hornets have 1,189 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among NBA teams
The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (692 blocks/142 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Hornets have averaged 8.2 steals per game (1,754 steals/214 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
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