The Cleveland Cavaliers are 8.5-point favorites tonight against the Charlotte Hornets, with tip-off at Spectrum Center scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
My Cavaliers vs. Hornets prediction calls for a convincing Cleveland win over a Charlotte team that's lost six straight. Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, Nov. 9.
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Cavaliers vs Hornets prediction: Cavaliers -8.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers may be just 5-5, but they're a much better team than the Charlotte Hornets. The visitors are averaging 20.7 more points per game, with Charlotte scoring a league-worst 96.3 per game.
Charlotte's point differential sits at an alarming -13.9, ranking 30th in offensive rating and 21st defensively. The Hornets are also committing 18.1 turnovers per contest, and Cleveland's versatile offense can capitalize on those mistakes.
I also expect the Cavaliers to punish the Hornets' poor perimeter defense, which allows opponents to shoot an NBA-worst 40.8% from deep. Cleveland is second in threes attempted and ninth in percentage (36.4%).
The Cavs will put together a dominant performance.
COVERS INTEL: The Cavaliers rank eighth in the NBA in effective field goal percentage (54.5%), while the Hornets sit dead last (46.7%).
Cavaliers vs Hornets combo
Despite the low total, I still like the Under. Charlotte is struggling immensely to score, and the Hornets have been held to 91 points or fewer in four of the last six games.
They have also cashed the Under in seven of 10 appearances this season, and they're without top scorer Brandon Miller. Even with an electric offensive game from the Cavs, this should still stay Under 216.
Donovan Mitchell is shooting 38.7% from long range, and he's cashed the Over in three of his last four outings. With the Hornets horrendous at defending the three, another game with 3+ makes is realistic.
Cavaliers vs Hornets combo
- Cavaliers -8.5
- Under 215.5
- Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 threes
Cavaliers vs Hornets player props
Cavaliers player prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 24.5 points
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I'm sticking with Mitchell for my Cavs player prop because this matchup is set to be a favorable one for the superstar. He's cleared 25 points in two of his last three games, scoring 37 in a loss to the Knicks on Saturday evening while also dropping 27 on the Thunder last week.
The Hornets are a disaster defensively, and Mitchell's shot volume should be high tonight. He's taken at least 17 shots in four straight games, and 29 triples across his last three games.
Considering Charlotte's struggles against the 3-pointer, I expect Spida to be taking a healthy number of treys again, especially given his recent success from beyond the arc.
Hornets player prop: Coby White Under 14.5 points
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Coby White has just returned from injury, and his minutes have been limited. He hasn't surpassed 18 minutes in a game in his three appearances so far, so you can understand why I'm targeting the Under here.
The guard has finished with seven, four and seven points in his three outings. Yes, I do expect White's role to be larger tonight since Miller is out due to injury, but I still don't have confidence in him finishing with 15+.
White also takes a lot of threes, and Cleveland is holding opponents to a 34% clip from downtown. Considering his limited playing time and lack of scoring rhythm, I expect another quiet offensive performance from White against the Cavs.
- Top picks: 11-8, 1.47 units
- Combos: 1-17, -7.50 units
- Props: 12-9, 0.07 units
Cavaliers vs Hornets odds
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- Spread: Cavaliers -8.5 | Hornets +8.5
- Over/Under: Over 215.5 | Under 215.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers 77% | Hornets 24%
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Cavaliers vs Hornets trend
The Hornets have only cashed the Over in 17 of their last 50 games for -19.30 units and a -35% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends.
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How to watch Cavaliers vs Hornets
| Location | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. |
| Date | Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 |
| Tip off | 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | DAZN-Cleveland, DAZN-Charlotte |
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