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The Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21) are 5.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a six-game win streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-30) on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSOH.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Cavaliers 117, Hornets 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-207)
- Total Pick: Over 229.5 (computer predicts 232.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (+5.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Cavaliers | -3.5 | 238 | -154 | +129 | 94-87 CLE |
| 12/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -9.5 | 239.5 | -365 | +289 | 139-132 CLE |
| 12/14/2025 | Cavaliers | -11.5 | 232.5 | -633 | +461 | 119-111 CHA |
| 3/7/2025 | Cavaliers | -16 | 236 | -1493 | +852 | 118-117 CLE |
| 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 |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 25-31-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 10-20 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Cleveland has hit the over in 26 of its 56 games with a set total (46.4%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 44 games this season and won 29 (65.9%) of those contests.
- This season, Cleveland has won 21 of its 30 games, or 70%, when favored by at least -207 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 33-22-1 against the spread this year.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, the Hornets are 12-9 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of Charlotte's 56 games with a set total.
- The Hornets have won 35.7% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (15-27).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +172 or longer, Charlotte has a record of 5-14 (26.3%).
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Nae'Qwan Tomlin: Day-To-Day (Calf)
Hornets
Hornets:
Coby White: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Liam McNeeley: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and FDSOH
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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