The Hornets will play host to the Cavaliers on Wednesday night at the Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets are currently on a 4-game losing streak. Can they get back to winning ways here? Our basketball betting expert, Agbeniga Ayobami, presents her top Hornets vs Cavaliers predictions.
Hornets vs Cavaliers Predictions & Tips
- Bet 1: Cavaliers -6.0 @ 1xbet
- Bet 2: Hornets Under 100.5 Points @ 1xbet
- Bet 3: Under 210 Points @ 1xbet
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Our Hornets vs Cavaliers prediction is for the Cavaliers to cover the spread.
The Charlotte Hornets’ struggles to continue
The Charlotte Hornets are currently on a losing streak, having lost four consecutive games and eight of their last ten matches. Their struggles have been evident in their recent performances. They have also failed to cover the spread in seven of their last ten games, indicating their inconsistency and difficulties in meeting expectations when seen as underdogs.
On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a better position, sitting just two games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Every game is crucial for them as they aim to secure their playoff seeding, particularly to maintain the third seed to avoid facing tough opponents like the Boston Celtics in the second round.
Given these factors, the Cavaliers are likely to approach the game with more determination and focus, making them the favourites to secure a victory, especially in light of the Hornets’ recent struggles.
Bet 1: Cavaliers -6.0 @ 1xbet
The Charlotte Hornets continue to struggle defensively
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled defensively, coupled with their recent offensive slump. This paints a challenging picture for them, especially against a defensively sound team like the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hornets’ inability to maintain consistent scoring, highlighted by their recent trend of scoring 98 or fewer points in four consecutive games, reflects their offensive woes.
The Cavaliers excel defensively, limiting opponents to just 109.5 points per game, which ranks among the top in the league. They will pose a significant challenge for the Hornets. Additionally, the Cavaliers limit their opponents to 111 points per 100 possessions, compared to the Hornets’ concession of 118.8 points per 100 possessions.
The Hornets struggle to generate offence and face the Cavaliers, a formidable defensive opponent. Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect scoring to continue to be a challenge for them in this matchup.
Bet 2: Hornets Under 100.5 Points @ 1xbet
A low–scoring game on the cards
Given the injury situations for both teams and the recent offensive struggles of the Charlotte Hornets, it makes sense to approach the over/under in this clash with caution.
The Charlotte Hornets have recently been held under 100 points in four consecutive games. When combined with their overall record of 32-28 against the over/under this season, it suggests their offensive output has been inconsistent. Similarly, the Cleveland Cavaliers record of 31-38 against the over/under this season indicates variability in their scoring output.
Considering these factors, particularly the recent offensive struggles and the absence of key scorers, going for the under bet is a wise decision.
Bet 3: Under 210 Points @ 1xbet
