The Charlotte Hornets (20-61) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-33) wrap up the regular season Sunday. Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1; the home team is 2-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) while the Over is also 2-0
The Hornets haven’t waved the white flag down the stretch, winning 2 of the past 5 games outright as an underdog of 8.5 or more points, while covering at a 5-3 ATS clip in the past 8 outings. The Over has cashed in 5 straight, and 7 of the past 8 contests.
The Cavaliers topped the Indiana Pacers 129-120 Friday, covering as 2.5-point home favorites as the Over (232.5) cashed. The Over is on a 8-3 run for the Cavs, including a home-and-home with Charlotte in late March.