The Cleveland Cavaliers'(42-27) visit the'Charlotte Hornets'(22-46) on Sunday. Tip from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 5 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 fell 119-115 to the Heat on Friday failing to cover as 3-point road underdogs. The loss snapped a 3-game winning streak. The Cavs are 5-5 in their last 10 games and 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span. On the season, Cleveland is 36-30-3 ATS.
Charlotte beat Detroit 113-103 to cover as 3.5-point road favorites on Thursday. It has now won back-to-back games and is 7-3 in its last 10 games. In that span, the Hornets are 7-3 ATS and sit at 30-35-3 ATS this season.
The Cavaliers beat the Hornets 132-122 in double overtime to push as 10-point home favorites in the 1st meeting on Nov. 18.