The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27) face the Charlotte Hornets (22-48) Tuesday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers failed to cover as 10-point road favorites Sunday in a 114-108 win over the Hornets. Cleveland is currently the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Charlotte's cover in Sunday's loss was its 3rd in its last 4 games. The Hornets are 14th in the Eastern Conference and while not officially eliminated from playoff contention are 10 1/2 games back of the 10th-seed Chicago Bulls.
This will be the third meeting between Cleveland and Charlotte this season. The Cavaliers have won the first two meetings by an average of 8 points, but as 10-point favorites in both, are 0-1-1 against the spread vs. the Hornets. The total was set at 220.5 for both games as the Over cashed twice.
Cavaliers at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -310 (bet $310 to win $100) | Hornets +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -7.5 (-112) | Hornets +7.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (eye) out
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (back) probable
- C Mark Williams (thumb) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 118, Hornets 108
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Cavaliers (-310) should come away with the victory on the road on Tuesday, however, it isn't wise to take them straight up at the current odds with the forgettable profit you'll receive if they win.
Against the spread
CAVALIERS -7.5 (-112) is how I'd wager on the spread with the Hornets struggling without Ball. After starting slow and coming from behind to win in Sunday's meeting, Cleveland should have a better start Tuesday.
The Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road meetings against the Hornets.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 221.5 (-108).
It's dangerous taking the Over for games involving the Cavaliers, but this is a massive pace-up game for them. The Hornets should also have an easier time scoring points in the paint with Allen sidelined for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland is 6-1 to the Over in its last 7 road games.