The Cleveland Cavaliers (30-4) are big, 15.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a nine-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (7-26) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The matchup airs at 6:00 PM ET on FDSOH and FDSSE.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Cavaliers 123, Hornets 103.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-1429)
- Total Pick: Over 223.5 (computer predicts 225.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-15.5)
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Recent Cavaliers vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 218.5 | -833 | +569 | 116-102 CLE |
| 11/17/2024 | Cavaliers | -10 | 225.5 | -472 | +361 | 128-114 CLE |
| 4/14/2024 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 209 | -1000 | +671 | 120-110 CHA |
| 3/27/2024 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 206.5 | -507 | +381 | 118-111 CHA |
| 3/25/2024 | Cavaliers | -12 | 206 | -683 | +484 | 115-92 CLE |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 25-9-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 15.5-point favorites this season, the Cavaliers are 1-1 against the spread.
- Cleveland has gone over in 22 of its 33 games with a set total (66.7%).
- The Cavaliers have won 28, or 90.3%, of the 31 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Cleveland has played as a favorite of -1429 or more twice this season and won both games.
Hornets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 16-16-1 ATS this season.
- Of Charlotte's 33 games with a set total, 12 have hit the over (36.4%).
- The Hornets are 6-24 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 20% of those games).
- Charlotte has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +826 or longer.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Isaac Okoro: Out (Shoulder),
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Ankle)
Hornets
Hornets:
Tre Mann: Out (Back),
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl),
Brandon Miller: Questionable (Ankle),
DaQuan Jeffries: Questionable (Groin),
LaMelo Ball: Questionable (Wrist),
Josh Green: Questionable (Shoulder)
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: FDSOH and FDSSE
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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