The Cleveland Cavaliers (1-11) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (7-6) to Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers are 7-point underdogs and will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 219 points and it will air on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hornets (2.5-point underdogs) covered in a 113-103 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Cavaliers fell to the Chicago Bulls, 99-98, but did cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The Charlotte game finished 5 points under the projected point total of 221, while the Cleveland game went 15.5 points under the projected point total of 212.5.
The Hornets held the Pistons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.423 (below their season average of 0.488). The Pistons had a free throw rate of 0.144 (below their season average of 0.213). Cleveland, on the other hand, held Chicago to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.6 (below their season average of 18.1). Cleveland rallied around Tristan Thompson, who put up 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kemba Walker had a good game for Charlotte, finishing with 24 points and eight assists.
In their first matchup this year, Lamb led the Hornets to a 126-94 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. Charlotte covered as a 10-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 220 points, which was just under the projected point total of 221.5. Charlotte had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 7.3). Cleveland, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (14-15; 93.3 percent).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Hornets games, with 7 unders compared to 6 overs. Charlotte heads into the contest with records of 7-6 straight up (SU) and 9-4 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Cavaliers’ 12 games, 7 have finished under the projected point total. Further, Cleveland owns records of 1-11 SU and 6-6 ATS.
Jeremy Lamb has been excellent as of late for Charlotte, averaging 13.8 points and 1.4 steals over the last five games.
The offensive glass should be a solid advantage for Cleveland in this matchup. The Cavaliers rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 percent), while Charlotte ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.6 percent). Moreover, the Hornets rank fifth in offensive efficiency (112.2), while the Cavaliers rank 27th in defensive efficiency (112.6).
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets average 12.3 fast break points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. The Cavaliers rank 19th in fast break points allowed per game (15.3).
- Charlotte ranks second in blocks per game (6.5) while Cleveland ranks 27th (2.3).
- The Hornets rank fifth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while the Cavaliers rank 23rd (19.0).
- Charlotte ranks 12th in points in the paint per game (48.3) while Cleveland ranks 24th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.0).
- Cleveland ranks eighth in second chance points per game (14.8) while Charlotte ranks 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.5).
- The Hornets rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (34.3) while the Cavaliers rank last (23.3).
- The Cavaliers rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (41.5) while the Hornets rank 13th (45.1).
- Charlotte ranks seventh in assists per game (25.2) while Cleveland ranks 28th (19.8).
- Cleveland is 0-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Charlotte is 2-0.
- When reaching 100 points, the Hornets are 7-6 and the Cavaliers are 1-6.
- Charlotte is 5-2 ATS on the road, while Cleveland is 1-5 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 4 of the Hornets’ 7 road games, while 3 of the Cavaliers’ 6 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hornets are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Charlotte has 4 unders and 1 over, while Cleveland has 5 unders.
- The Hornets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 7.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 93.8 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
