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The Charlotte Hornets (17-54) aim to end a five-game losing streak when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) on March 27, 2024 at Spectrum Center.
The Cavaliers hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Hornets. The Cavaliers are favored by 10.5 points. The point total for the matchup is set at 207.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds
Point Spread for Cavaliers vs. Hornets
The spread for this matchup is set at 10.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorite.
Cleveland vs. Charlotte Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Cleveland has -520 odds to win the game, while Charlotte is listed at +390 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 207 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: BSSE
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Cavaliers have compiled a 35-35-2 record against the spread this season. Cleveland has entered the game as favorites 47 times this season and won 33, or 70.2%, of those games. Cavaliers games have gone over the total 33 times out of 71 chances this season.
The Hornets are 26-44-1 against the spread this year. Charlotte has come away with 14 wins in the 66 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. This year, 33 of the Hornets’ games have gone over the point total.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Key Players to Watch
Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen’s numbers for the season are 16.2 points, 2.7 assists and 10.7 boards per game, shooting 62.7% from the floor (fourth in league). Caris LeVert’s numbers on the season are 13.7 points, 5.3 assists and 4.0 boards per contest. Max Strus’ numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 3.8 assists and 4.7 boards per game. Darius Garland’s numbers on the season are 18.5 points, 6.3 assists and 2.6 boards per contest.
Hornets
Miles Bridges’ averages for the season are 21.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists, making 45.9% of his shots from the floor and 35.2% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per contest. Brandon Miller contributes with 16.8 points per game, plus 4.3 boards and 2.4 assists. The Hornets get 9.8 points per game from Nick Richards, plus 8.3 boards and 0.8 assists. Grant Williams’ averages for the season are 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists, making 41.3% of his shots from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, with 1.7 treys per contest.
What you need to know about the Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have a top-five defense this season, ranking fifth-best in the league with 109.3 points allowed per game. Offensively, they rank 20th with 112.7 points scored per contest. The Cavaliers are pulling down 44.0 rebounds per game (11th-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing 42.7 rebounds per contest (11th-ranked). The Cavaliers rank ninth in the NBA with 27.8 assists per game.
Cleveland is scoring 114.3 points per game when playing at home. When playing on the road, it is averaging 111.0 points per contest. Cleveland is sinking 13.6 three-pointers per game (seventh-ranked in league). It sports a 36.4% shooting percentage (15th-ranked) from beyond the arc. Cleveland is seventh in the NBA with 12.1 threes allowed per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 11th with a 36.1% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
The Cavaliers have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Seven of Cleveland’s past 10 contests have hit the over. The Cavaliers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 104.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 8.1 points fewer than the 112.7 they’ve scored this season. Cleveland’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 108.0 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 109.3 points per game its opponents average on the season.
What you need to know about the Hornets
In 2023-24, the Hornets are second-worst in the NBA offensively (106.2 points scored per game) and 21st on defense (116.8 points allowed). In 2023-24, Charlotte is worst in the NBA in rebounds (40.7 per game) and third-worst in rebounds allowed (45.5). With 24.4 assists per game, the Hornets are third-worst in the NBA.
At home, the Hornets score 108.0 points per game. On the road, they score 104.6. In 2023-24, the Hornets are 22nd in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.7 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage (35.1%). Charlotte is the fifth-worst squad in the league in 3-pointers conceded (13.5 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage defensively (37.6%).
The Hornets have two wins against the spread, and are 2-8 overall, over their last 10 contests. Charlotte has hit the over in four of its past 10 games. In its previous 10 games, Charlotte is averaging 97.5 points per contest, compared to its season average of 106.2. The Hornets have played better defensively in their previous 10 games, giving up 109.9 points per contest, 6.9 fewer points than their season average of 116.8 allowed.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Cavaliers, and we expect that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Cavaliers -10.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 207 points.
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