The Charlotte Hornets (14-47) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) after losing three home games in a row. The Cavaliers are heavy favorites by 16 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 7, 2025.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Cavaliers 122, Hornets 104.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-1493)
- Total Pick: Under 235.5 (computer predicts 226.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-16)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2025 | Cavaliers | -16.5 | 229 | -1429 | +841 | 115-105 CLE |
| 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's ATS record is 40-21-1 this season.
- The Cavaliers are 1-3 against the spread when favored by 16 points or more this season.
- Cleveland's games have hit the over in 40 out of 61 opportunities (65.6%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have won 49 out of the 57 games, or 86%, in which they've been favored.
- Cleveland has been at least a -1493 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
Hornets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has a 29-29-3 record against the spread this season.
- The Hornets have a 2-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 16 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 23 of Charlotte's 61 games with a set total.
- The Hornets have been the moneyline underdog 53 total times this season. They've gone 12-41 in those games.
- Charlotte has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +861 or longer in two chances.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers: None
Hornets
Hornets:
Josh Okogie: Out (Hamstring),
Grant Williams: Out For Season (Acl),
Brandon Miller: Out For Season (Wrist),
Tre Mann: Out For Season (Back),
Jusuf Nurkic: Probable (Back),
Mark Williams: Out (Foot),
Nick Smith: Probable (Quadricep),
LaMelo Ball: Probable (Illness),
Josh Green: Probable (Illness)
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and FDSOH
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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