Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 17, 2024, 3:34 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -10.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | FDOH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 6-6 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 10-4 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+11.5 -110O 223.5 -110+425
Cleveland Cavaliers -11.5 -110U 223.5 -110-600

Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Hornets will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 64.0% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 43 games (+14.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 51 games (+14.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 51 games (+13.38 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 84 games (+11.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 44 of their last 73 games (+11.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 48 games (+19.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games (+17.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 94 games (+10.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.25 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 6-6 (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 5-7 against the Moneyline (+1.45 Units / 10.66% ROI)
  • 3-9 against the Over for game total points (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI)
  • 9-3 against the Under for game total points (+5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 10-4 (+5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 14-0 against the Moneyline (+14.4 Units / 30.28% ROI)
  • 9-5 against the Over for game total points (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI)
  • 5-9 against the Under for game total points (-4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 14 of their last 50 games at home (-26.50 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 48 games (-25.75 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 97 games (-23.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 44 games at home (-23.52 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 94 games (-18.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 60 games (-26.63 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-23.17 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 73 games (-21.95 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 34 games (-20.75 Units / -58% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 75 games (-20.30 Units / -27% ROI)

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

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 winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .393

The Hornets are 4-29 (.121) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .393

The Hornets were 2-26 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

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

The Cavaliers are undefeated (12-0) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The Cavaliers are undefeated (7-0) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

The Cavaliers were 20-6 (.769) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Cavaliers are 39-10 (.796) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .635

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. HornetsSunday‘s Game, Nov. 17

  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported
  • Charlotte Hornets – No Injuries Reported

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have 18.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Hornets have averaged 53.1 points per game (9,339 points/176 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

The Hornets have a 20% free throw rate (223 free throw attempts/1,086 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26%

The Hornets averaged 106.6 points per game (8,740 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers are shooting 52% (643/1,235) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Cavaliers are shooting 42% from three (220/526) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 57% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 59% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

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 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (3,142 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (208 blocks/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.3

The Hornets have averaged 6.3 steals per game (304 steals/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 9.8 steals per game (137 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (217 blocks/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.3

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

The Cavaliers have blocked 72 shots this season — tied for 9th most among NBA teams


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