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2022 NBA Handicapping
(4-12) Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6)
Date: Friday, November 18th, 2022
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio
NBA Moneyline Odds: Hornets +350 | Cavaliers -435 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: CLE -9
NBA Betting Total: 221
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The road Hornets come into this one coming off a 125-113 loss to the Indiana Pacers at home. They entered that one 1-point underdogs.
The home Cavaliers come into this one off a 113-98 loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. They entered that one as 2-point underdogs.
On the year, Charlotte is 6-10 against the spread and has split its last four evenly 2-2 ATS. Cleveland is 8-6 but hasn’t manage to cover in any of its last five outings.
Friday night marks the first time these teams face off during the 2022-23 regular season.
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte can’t catch a break. After finally getting LaMelo Ball onto the court, the star guard finds himself out once again, this time rolling his ankle on a fan.
As disappointing as it was to see him re-injure the same ankle, it’s a tougher pill to swallow knowing the game was already in hand.
Ball is OUT for this one, and as of this writing there has not been a timeline set for his return.
On the year, Charlotte is scoring 109.2 points per contest, which puts the team in 23rd as of this writing Thursday evening.
In terms of advanced stats, the Hornets score 104.6 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 29th ahead of only the dead-last Los Angeles Lakers.
Defensively, this groups allows 114.8 points per night, putting them in 20th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Charlotte gives up 109.7 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 19th on the year.
On the injury report, Charlotte lists Mark Williams as OUT alongside LaMelo. Listed as DOUBTFUL is Gordon Hayward, as well as Dennis Smith Jr.
Cleveland Cavaliers
On the year, the Cavaliers are scoring 114.7 points per game. That number puts them in 10th across the Association so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 112.5 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in 6th.
Defensively, Cleveland is giving up 109.2 points per night, which ranks 8th through a full month of regular-season play.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Cavs give up 107.6 points per game, putting them in 5th across the Association. Note that that ranking is tied with the Portland Trail Blazers as of this writing, but Portland does still play Thursday evening, meaning the tie should be split by night’s end.
Entering this one, the Cavs list Jarrett Allen as DAY-TO-DAY. Keep an eye on his status, as well as that of Dean Wade.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Hornets are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Hornets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
- Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games
Free Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Prediction:
Neither of these teams has looked like the epitome of a contender—or maybe even a competent ball club lately. Charlotte has won just once in its last 10 overall, while the Cavaliers are stuck in a five-game skid straight up.
Something’s got to give here, and the Cavs seem like the easier team to trust with Charlotte down its best player once again.
Nine points is a lot for a Ceveland team that hasn’t covered in five games straight, but Charlotte seems down bad right now.
Nothing like a good slump-buster to get yourself back on track.
Cavs bust the slump against Charlotte on Friday.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: CLE -9
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