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The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6) host the Charlotte Hornets (4-12) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November 18, 2022. The Hornets are 9.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is 220.5 points for this matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Cavaliers have -446 odds to pick up the win, while the Hornets are listed at +344 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 220.5 points.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 18, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In the Cavaliers’ 14 games this season, they have eight wins against the spread. Cleveland has come away with six wins in the nine contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Cavaliers games this year have eclipsed the over/under eight times in 16 opportunities (50%).
Against the spread, the Hornets are 6-10-0 this season. Charlotte has won 18.2% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (2-9). Hornets games this season have gone over the total in eight of 16 opportunities (50%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 12 | 30.9 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 4.1 |
| Darius Garland | 8 | 21.4 | 2.5 | 8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| Evan Mobley | 14 | 15.3 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 12 | 14 | 11.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 14 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 9 | 20.8 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3 |
| LaMelo Ball | 3 | 19.3 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 16 | 18.3 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Gordon Hayward | 8 | 17.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| P.J. Washington | 16 | 15.1 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1 | 1.8 |
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers: Dean Wade: Doubtful (Knee), Jarrett Allen: Questionable (Ankle), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Dennis Smith: Doubtful (Ankle), Gordon Hayward: Doubtful (Shoulder), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is averaging 114.7 points per game (10th-ranked in NBA) this season, while ceding 109.2 points per contest (eighth-ranked). The Cavaliers average 115.8 points per game at home, compared to 114.1 points per game in away games, a difference of 1.7 points per contest.
With a 40.1% three-point percentage this season, Cleveland is second-best in the NBA. It ranks ninth in the league by draining 13 three-pointers per contest. The Cavaliers have taken 62.8% two-pointers and 37.2% from three-point land this year. Of the team’s baskets, 68.3% are two-pointers and 31.7% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte scores 109.2 points per game and give up 114.8, making them 23rd in the NBA on offense and 20th on defense. At home the Hornets are putting up 106 points per game, 5.7 fewer points than they are averaging on the road (111.7). Over their last 10 games, the Hornets are posting 103.6 points per contest, compared to their season average of 109.2.
Charlotte is 25th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.7 per game) and fifth-worst in 3-point percentage (32.3%). In 2022-23, the Hornets have taken 64.0% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 36.0% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 74.0% of the Hornets’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 26.0% have been 3-pointers.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this contest is the Cavaliers, and we predict that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Cavaliers -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 220.5 points.
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