Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets 12/7/2024 – With a commendable win-loss record of 20-3, the Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be heading for success as they prepare to go up against the Charlotte Hornets who are on the lower end of the spectrum with a record of 6-16. This NBA match is going to take place on 7th December 2023 and it clearly depicts the difference in form and momentum between the two sides. The Spectrum Center will be the host of this encounter where action is set to commence at 1:00 PM ET. FDSSE and NBA League Pass will stream the live action for interested fans.
| When: | Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Spectrum Center |
| TV: | FDSSE |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 6, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers have backed themselves with a -625 moneyline and an 11.5-point spread at -110 odds which depicts their dominance in this season. The total is set towards 222 with the odd shifting to over and under at a standard -110. Because of Cleveland’s impressive winning streak, coupled with Charlotte’s losing form, there is a strong reason to back Cleveland in covering the spread.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cavaliers | -11.5 (-110) | 222 over (-110) | -625 |  |
| Hornets | +11.5 (-110) | 222 under (-110) | +450 | |
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Donovan Mitchell (SG) vs. LaMelo Ball (PG)
This season, Donovan Mitchell has been a breakout for the Cavaliers, averaging 24.5 points per game in the 22 matches he started. He has also been key at speed and in the last minutes of the games. While contributing averages of 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists, I think his all-around performance is quite good as well. However, 2.1 turnovers a game can and should be better.
LaMelo Ball, even though the rest of the Hornets are struggling, is having remarkable season averages of 31.1 points per game. His court vision and playmaking are remarkable as well, averaging 6.9 assists per game. He does however, have a high volume of turnovers, trying to do too much with 4.5 per game which might prove costly against a team like Cleveland as they have a habit of exploiting opponents’ weaknesses or mistakes.
Every time these two superstars meet, they are battling two of the NBA’s finest guards. Mitchell’s combination of scoring and defensive abilities might challenge Ball’s ball control. We are betting that this duel would be a factor in deciding the match since Ball has a tendency to commit turnovers, which Mitchell might capitalize on.
Cavaliers’ Statistical Dominance
The recent clash with the Nuggets added to the Cavaliers’s considerable offensive force that has seen them average 122 points per game with 50.9 percent shooting accuracy. The same can be said of their defense where they average 9.1 steals and 4.8 blocks per game which proves that they can counter their opponent’s tactics efficiently. Such offensive force and defensive capability combined make them great possibilities for success in the league.
Hornets’ Uphill Battle
Contrary to Charlotte, there are issues that they have to contend with at both ends of the court. The team scores 107 points of the game shooting only 42.6 percent from the field. They do have a higher average of rebounds per game when compared to Cleveland, but their increased turnover and fouling rates may afford the Cavaliers quite a number of chances to dictate the pace of the game.
Trends
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends
Cleveland are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 6 games.
Cleveland are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
Cleveland are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends
Charlotte are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games.
Charlotte are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte’s last 8 games against Cleveland.
Charlotte are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Prediction
The Cavaliers are in good form and it seems likely they will add to their winning streak given the last performance of the Hornets. It makes sense to assume betting on Cleveland to cover might be wise in line with the performance of both teams. Considering the trends of both teams, it might also be safe to bet on the total going UNDER.
With Cleveland detailed above focusing only on the result Cleveland has the better chance of winning the game as well as covering the spread. Also, in prop bets donned by Donovan Mitchell, more than average has shown to be able to be a valuable bet this season. Under looks like it could be a popular bet despite the historical overs in matches at Charlotte looking at the total.
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Score Prediction: Cavaliers 118, Hornets 105.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: December 7, 2024
Last updated: March 29, 2025