Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 7

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) will attempt to continue a 12-game winning streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (14-47) on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Spectrum Center as big, 16-point favorites. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE and FDSOH. The matchup's over/under is set at 234.5.

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 (82.1%)

Hornets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 39 times over 62 games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' 61 games this season, they have 28 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 40 times out of 61 chances this season.
• The Hornets have gone over the point total 37.7% of the time this season (23 of 61 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Cleveland sports a better record against the spread (21-11-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (18-10-1).
• In home games, the Cavaliers go over the total 63.6% of the time (21 of 33 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, exceeding the total in 65.5% of games (19 of 29).
• Charlotte has been better against the spread on the road (14-13-2) than at home (14-15-3) this year.
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have gone over nine of 32 times at home (28.1%), and 14 of 29 away (48.3%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.6 points, 9.3 boards and 3.1 assists, shooting 56.9% from the floor and 36.7% from downtown, with 1.1 made treys per game.
• Darius Garland's numbers on the season are 21 points, 2.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per contest, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 41.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 made treys.
• Jarrett Allen's numbers on the season are 13.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2 assists per contest, shooting 70.7% from the field (second in league).
• Ty Jerome is averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 20.3 points, 7.8 boards and 3.8 assists per game. He is also sinking 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.2 triples.
• LaMelo Ball averages 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7 assists. He is also sinking 40.8% of his shots from the floor and 33.6% from 3-point range, with 3.9 triples per game.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 21 points, 4.9 boards and 3.6 assists per contest. He is draining 40.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.9 triples.
• The Hornets receive 5.3 points per game from Moussa Diabate, plus 6.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists.
• Per game, Josh Green gets the Hornets 7.6 points, 2.7 boards and 1.5 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks.

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