The Charlotte Hornets (5-7) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (14-0) on Sunday, November 17th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on FDSO. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

Hornets vs Cavaliers

The Hornets Are Coming Off A Win

Charlotte improved to 5-7 on the season with a 115-114 win over the Bucks on Saturday. The Hornets, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 229 points exceeded the over/under line of 219.5 by 9.5 points.

After trailing 39-33 at the end of the 1st quarter, Charlotte tightened things up in the 2nd, outscoring Milwaukee 26-24. The 3rd quarter ended in a 27-27 tie, leaving the Hornets down 90-86 heading into the 4th. Charlotte rallied in the final quarter, outscoring the Bucks 29-24 to secure the win.

The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win

The Cavaliers improved to 14-0 this season with a 144-126 home win over the Bulls on Friday. Cleveland, who entered the game as 10-point favorites, covered the spread, and the teams combined for 270 points, surpassing the O/U line of 238.5 by 31.5 points.

Cleveland jumped out to a 49-34 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Bulls fought back in the 2nd, outscoring the Cavs 39-28. The Cavs edged the Bulls 30-29 in the 3rd and then took control in the 4th, holding the Bulls to 24 points while going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 131-121 to 142-121.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

LaMelo Ball’s 15-point 4th quarter propelled the Hornets to a 115-114 win over the Bucks, finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists despite shooting 35% from the field. Miles Bridges contributed 19 points, while Josh Green added 15, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency.

Charlotte connected on 15 threes, shooting 35.7% from deep and 44.1% overall. Green and Brandon Miller combined for 19 points in the 1st quarter, with Miller scoring 9 of his 13 points in the opening period.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

In their 144-126 win over the Bulls, the Cavaliers shot 54.8% from the field and knocked down 21 threes at a 48.8% clip. Donovan Mitchell hit 7 threes, shooting 53.8% from deep and finishing with 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Darius Garland added 29 points and 9 assists, while Jarrett Allen contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the floor. Mitchell scored 18 points in the 4th quarter, and Georges Niang added 11 of his 14 points in the final period.

Hornets Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up their defense to secure a 115-114 win over the Bucks. They allowed 24 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, helping them hold on for the victory.

Charlotte gave up 51% shooting, including 15 threes at a 41% clip. However, they limited Milwaukee’s trips to the line, where the Bucks went just 5/11. The Hornets also grabbed 37 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Despite giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively, allowing just 24 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters to help secure a 115-114 win over the Bucks. Charlotte allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field.

The Hornets gave up 15 threes on 41% shooting but kept the Bucks off the free-throw line, where they went just 5/11. Charlotte finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Charlotte has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 103 points per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 10-0 straight up.

Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +10.5, the Hornets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224 and our model has the Hornets and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 235 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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