Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 7

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

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 40-21 against the spread, while the Hornets are 29-30 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers O
Charlotte Hornets U

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 80.0% 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 70.0% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 66 games (+34.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 61 of their last 94 games (+24.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Spread in 42 of their last 64 games (+18.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 66 games (+15.74 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 64 games (+15.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 45 games (+16.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+15.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games at home (+12.05 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 61 games (+12.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.90 Units / 19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 40-21 (+16.9 Units / 24.78% ROI).

  • 52-10 against the Moneyline (+30.6 Units / 10.92% ROI)
  • 41-21 against the Over for game total points (+17.9 Units / 26.25% ROI)
  • 21-41 against the Under for game total points (-24.1 Units / -35.34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 29-30 (-4.05 Units / -6.03% ROI).

  • 14-47 against the Moneyline (-19.85 Units / -29.49% ROI)
  • 23-37 against the Over for game total points (-17.7 Units / -26.38% ROI)
  • 37-23 against the Under for game total points (+11.7 Units / 17.44% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 77 games (-35.10 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-27.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 81 games (-25.88 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 81 games (-24.40 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 60 games (-22.65 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 94 games (-34.10 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 94 games (-31.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 94 games (-27.73 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 93 games (-26.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 84 games (-26.07 Units / -27% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers are undefeated (10-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are undefeated (12-0) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 47-9 (.839) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The Cavaliers are 40-3 (.930) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed 13.8 made three-pointers per game this season — T-9th-worst in the NBA.

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

The Hornets are 5-41 (.109) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .388

The Hornets are 1-22 (.043) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .386

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

The Hornets are 9-35 (.205) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.43 points per shot (859 points/601 shots) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Cavaliers are shooting 39% from three (1,005/2,555) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 58% in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 42% (2,328/5,484) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Hornets have averaged 104.8 points per game (7,334 points/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.4

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

The Hornets have averaged 106.0 points per game (15,155 points/143 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.2

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (320 blocks/74 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,265 rebounds/62 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (274 blocks/62 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

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

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (282 blocks/61 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

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

The Hornets have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,853 rebounds/143 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Hornets have averaged 6.8 steals per game (500 steals/73 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8


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