Cavaliers vs. Hornets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 17

Published 9:17 pm Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers (14-0) will look to continue a 14-game winning streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (5-7) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as big, 10.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on FDSOH and FDSSE.

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: FDSOH and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo.

Cavaliers vs. Hornets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Cavaliers 122 – Hornets 105

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Spread & Total Prediction for Cavaliers vs. Hornets

  • Pick ATS: Cavaliers (- 10.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Cavaliers (-16.6)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (224.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 227.4
  • The Cavaliers have had more success against the spread than the Hornets this season, recording an ATS record of 10-4-0, compared to the 7-5-0 record of the Hornets.
  • As a 10.5-point favorite or more in 2024-25, Cleveland is 2-2 against the spread compared to the 1-1 ATS record Charlotte racks up as a 10.5-point underdog.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have exceeded the point total 64.3% of the time this season (nine out of 14). That’s more often than Charlotte and its opponents have (three out of 12).
  • The Cavaliers have a 1.000 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (12-0) this season while the Hornets have a .364 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (4-7).

Put your picks to the test and bet on the Cavaliers with BetMGM Sportsbook.

Cavaliers Performance Insights

  • The Cavaliers have been lifted by their offense, as they rank best in the NBA by averaging 123.4 points per game. They rank 10th in the league in points allowed (111.2 per contest).
  • Cleveland is grabbing 41.7 boards per game this year (25th-ranked in NBA), and it has allowed only 41.4 rebounds per game (second-best).
  • The Cavaliers have been tallying plenty of assists in 2024-25, ranking fourth-best in the NBA with 28.6 dimes per game.
  • Cleveland is dominating when it comes to turnovers, as it ranks fifth-best in the league in turnovers committed (12.1 per game) and third-best in forced turnovers (15.9 per contest).
  • In terms of three-point shooting, things are clicking for the Cavaliers, who are draining 15.7 treys per game (third-best in NBA) and shooting 41.8% from downtown (best).

Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Hornets Performance Insights

  • The Hornets are 25th in the NBA in points scored (108.3 per game) and 15th in points allowed (112.8).
  • On the glass, Charlotte is fifth-best in the league in rebounds (46.8 per game). It is third-best in rebounds conceded (41.8 per game).
  • This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the league in assists at 22.5 per game.
  • In terms of turnovers, Charlotte is 21st in the NBA in committing them (15.3 per game). It is fifth-worst in forcing them (12.3 per game).
  • The Hornets are the third-best team in the NBA in 3-pointers made (15.7 per game) and 17th in 3-point percentage (35.1%).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.