Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 9

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: DAZN-CLE, WAXN, and DAZN-CHA

The Charlotte Hornets (3-7) will look to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-5) on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Spectrum Center as 8.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on DAZN-CLE, WAXN, and DAZN-CHA. The matchup has an over/under set at 215.5 points.

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Hornets win (56.6%)

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread three times over 10 games with a set spread.
• The Hornets have three wins against the spread in 10 games this year.
• Cavaliers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season.
• Hornets games this season have gone over the total in three of 10 opportunities (30%).
• Cleveland has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in six opportunities at home, and it has covered one time in four opportunities in away games.
• The Cavaliers have gone over the over/under in two of six home games (33.3%). They've fared better in road games, eclipsing the total in two of four matchups (50%).
• This season, Charlotte is 2-4-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it is 1-3-0 ATS (.250).
• Hornets games have gone above the over/under more often at home (two times out of six) than away (one of four) this year.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points, 5.1 boards and 5.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.4 points, 8.1 boards and 3.7 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field and 47.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made treys per contest.
• James Harden's numbers on the season are 15.7 points, 5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest, shooting 36.6% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 made 3-pointers.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 boards and 1.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.5 blocked shots (ninth in league).
• Peyton Watson is averaging 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Brandon Miller averages 20.6 points for the Hornets, plus 5 boards and 2.2 assists.
• Per game, Naz Reid provides the Hornets 16.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Moussa Diabate averages 8.9 points, 9.1 boards and 2 assists. He is making 63.5% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Grayson Allen gets the Hornets 14.1 points, 2.7 boards and 2.7 assists, plus 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• The Hornets get 10.2 points per game from Dennis Schroder, plus 3.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

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