Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 20

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21) are favored (-5) to continue a six-game winning streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-30) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The game airs on FDSSE and FDSOH. The over/under for the matchup is 230.5.

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: Cavaliers win (53.8%)

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have gone 25-31-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Hornets are 33-22-1 this year.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 26 times this season.
• Hornets games this season have hit the over on 21 of 56 set point totals (37.5%).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has fared worse when playing at home, covering 12 times in 30 home games, and 13 times in 26 road games.
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 30 home matchups (40%). In away games, they have hit the over in 14 of 26 games (53.8%).
• Charlotte has been better against the spread on the road (18-11-0) than at home (15-11-1) this year.
• Hornets games have finished above the over/under 29.6% of the time at home (eight of 27), and 44.8% of the time on the road (13 of 29).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, shooting 48.8% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.6 made treys (first in NBA).
• James Harden's numbers on the season are 24.8 points, 4.9 boards and 8.2 assists per game, shooting 42.4% from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3 made treys.
• Evan Mobley is averaging 17.7 points, 8.8 boards and 4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.9 blocked shots (fourth in league).
• Jarrett Allen's numbers on the season are 14.6 points, 8.3 boards and 2 assists per game, shooting 62.3% from the field (seventh in league).
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 13.8 points, 2.3 assists and 5.4 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Kon Knueppel averages 18.8 points, 5.5 boards and 3.6 assists. He is also draining 48.4% of his shots from the field and 43.2% from 3-point range (10th in NBA), with 3.4 triples per contest (fourth in league).
• Per game, LaMelo Ball provides the Hornets 19.1 points, 4.8 boards and 7.4 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Hornets receive 20.5 points per game from Brandon Miller, plus 4.7 boards and 3.4 assists.
• Ryan Kalkbrenner averages 8.3 points, 5.9 boards and 0.7 assists. He is sinking 76% of his shots from the field.
• Coby White's numbers on the season are 18.6 points, 3.7 boards and 4.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 43.8% of his shots from the floor and 34.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.5 treys.

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