Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by David Anicetti | in NBA Picks
The Charlotte Hornets (3-7) play host on Monday to the Cleveland Cavaliers(5-5) at the Spectrum Center, with the NBA game scheduled to start at 7:00 pm ET. Charlotte has lost six straight after falling to the Boston Celtics on Friday, 119-80. Cleveland was beaten 109-97 by the New York Knicks on Saturday after beating the Philadelphia 76ers the night before. Both teams are struggling of late, and Cleveland -7 is our pick to cover the spread.
The Hornets opened the season 3-1, but since have gone 0-6. Charlotte scored only 80 against the Celtics and continue to struggle putting the ball in the net. Brandon Miller is the leading scorer for the Hornets with an average of 20.6 points per game, but is shooting just 35.6%. The Hornets have won just two of their first six home games. On defense, the Hornets allow an average of 110.2 points per game and are last in scoring at 96.3 per game.
Cleveland has played inconsistently at 5-5, but the offense has improved and is playing better than Charlotte’s. Cleveland scores an average of 117.0 points per game and allows 114.1. The leading scorer for Cleveland in Saturday’s loss to New York was Donovan Mitchell with 37 points. Evan Mobley is a force inside, averaging 8.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots per game. The Cavaliers will take advantage of a weak Charlotte offense by applying pressure throughout the game.
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Charlotte Hornets against Cleveland Cavaliers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
G. Allen
C. White
B. Miller
Substitutes
D. Schroder
S. James
K. Boswell
C. Anderson
K. Knueppel
L. McNeeley
R. O'Neale
G. Williams
P. Hall
H. Steinbach
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C. Porter
T. Proctor
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M. Thomas
M. Hezonja
T. Enaruna
E. Mobley
N. Omier
P. Watson
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
R. Minix
Charlotte Hornets - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- Charlotte has lost six consecutive games
- Charlotte is 2-4 at home this season
- Charlotte is shooting just 39.3% overall, which is last in the league
- Charlotte is last in the NBA in scoring at 96.3 points per game
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Our Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Charlotte has struggled at both ends of the court, and its recent offensive performances have been particularly disappointing. The Hornets have lost six straight and haven't shown enough consistency to challenge stronger opponents. Cleveland has also experienced problems, especially away from home, but the Cavaliers have more reliable scoring options. Mitchell can take over a game, while Mobley provides another threat around the basket.
The Hornets will have home court, but that hasn't helped much during their losing streak. Cleveland should have opportunities to score against Charlotte's defense, and the Cavaliers have enough offensive talent to control this matchup. A better road performance could help Cleveland return to winning form.
Our pick for Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers is: Cavaliers -7.
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