Cavaliers vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 27, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 26, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) visit the Charlotte Hornets (17-54) on March 27, 2024 at Spectrum Center. The Hornets are underdogs by a 10-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. The over/under in the matchup is set at 206.5.

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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Cavaliers -10 206.5

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Injury Report as of March 27

Cavaliers: Max Strus: Questionable (Knee), Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Donovan Mitchell: Out (Nose), Dean Wade: Out (Knee)

Hornets: LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cavaliers (-10)
Total Pick Over (206.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cavaliers vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
112.7 (20th) Points Scored 106.2 (29th)
109.3 (5th) Points Allowed 116.8 (21st)
44.0 (11th) Rebounds 40.7 (30th)
10.0 (20th) Off. Rebounds 9.7 (24th)
13.6 (7th) 3pt Made 11.7 (22nd)
27.8 (9th) Assists 24.4 (28th)
12.7 (17th) Turnovers 13.1 (18th)

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Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Darius Garland 48 18.5 2.6 6.3 1.2 0.1 2.3
Jarrett Allen 67 16.2 10.7 2.7 0.7 1.1 0
Evan Mobley 40 15.6 10 3.1 0.9 1.5 0.3
Caris LeVert 60 13.7 4 5.3 1.1 0.5 1.6
Max Strus 60 12.2 4.7 3.8 0.9 0.5 2.4

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 60 21.2 7.5 3.3 1 0.5 2.3
Brandon Miller 64 16.8 4.3 2.4 0.9 0.5 2.3
Grant Williams 20 13.2 4.9 2.3 0.8 0.5 1.5
Tre Mann 17 11.9 5.2 4.9 1.6 0 1.5
Vasilije Micic 20 11.6 2.1 5.5 0.7 0.2 1

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers have 35 wins in 72 games against the spread this year.
  • As 10-point favorites or more, Cleveland is 3-6 against the spread.
  • There have been 33 Cavaliers games (out of 72) that hit the over this season.
  • Cleveland’s games have had more than 206.5 points scored on 60 occasions this season.
  • The point total average for Cavaliers games this season is 221.9, 15.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Hornets are 26-44-1 against the spread this season.
  • Charlotte is 10-19 as a 10-point underdog or greater.
  • This year, 33 of the Hornets’ 71 games have gone over the point total.
  • So far this year, 58 Charlotte’s games have featured over 206.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Hornets games is 223.0 points, 16.5 more than this game’s over/under.

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