Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 14, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -12.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 209.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSOH | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 33-47 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 38-40 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets O
Cleveland Cavaliers U

Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 94.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 62.7% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 32 away games (+10.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+10.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 38 games (+10.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 38 games (+9.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+12.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 56 games (+10.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games at home (+9.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 73 games (+8.10 Units / 6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 33-47 (-18.7 Units / -20.99% ROI).

  • 20-61 against the Moneyline (-5.55 Units / -6.58% ROI)
  • 42-39 against the Over for game total points (-0.9 Units / -1.01% ROI)
  • 39-42 against the Under for game total points (-7.2 Units / -8.08% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 38-40 (-6 Units / -6.73% ROI).

  • 48-33 against the Moneyline (+4.05 Units / 2.07% ROI)
  • 39-41 against the Over for game total points (-6.1 Units / -6.85% ROI)
  • 41-39 against the Under for game total points (-1.9 Units / -2.13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 28 of their last 75 games (-24.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 86 games (-24.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 30 games at home (-22.25 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 56 games (-18.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-17.45 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 81 games (-21.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 47 games (-19.85 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-19.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 62 games (-19.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 75 games (-19.30 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

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

The Hornets are 3-27 (.100) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .415

The Hornets are 2-26 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .399

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

The Cavaliers are 34-10 (.773) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 5th-best in the NBA. The Hornets have averaged 47.3 rebounds/game this season — lowest in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 20-6 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .529

The Cavaliers are 43-27 (.614) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .512

The Cavaliers were 1-15 (.062) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. HornetsSunday‘s Game, Apr. 14

  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out
  • Davis Bertans (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets have averaged 106.4 points per game (8,620 points/81 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Cavaliers averaged 3.6 second chance points per game (228 points/63 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Cavaliers had 22.5 free throw attempts per game last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Cavaliers shot 49% (3,408/6,984) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,671 rebounds/81 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 6.8 steals per game (552 steals/81 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (362 blocks/81 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (379 blocks/81 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%


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