The Cleveland Cavaliers-Charlotte Hornets tilt may not be the most attractive matchup on Wednesday’s NBA slate, however, it’s going to be very appealing to totals bettors. The UNDER has been a sizzling hot bet when the Eastern Conference foes collide, evidenced by seven of the previous eight meetings between the clubs going below the closing total.
- The Cavaliers are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 games against the Southeast Division.
- The Hornets are 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after losing the previous game in a matchup.
- The Cavaliers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
The Cavs (35-12 SU, 21-23-3 ATS) kept their five-game winning streak alive on Monday thanks to a 116-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers. Cleveland has gone 3-1-1 ATS during the streak, and are also a solid 3-0 ATS in their previous three versus the Hornets.
The Hornets (23-25 SU, 23-24-1 ATS) are starting to get it together after having an up and down start to the campaign. Charlotte has won four of its last six games despite getting some poor performances from its top player, Kemba Walker, who’s shooting 29.5 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from deep in his last five contests.
Another trend that will appeal to UNDER bettors is the Hornets have cashed UNDER bets in four of their last five at home. On the season, the OVER/UNDER is 9-15 at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets currently sport a record of 23-25, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 23-24-1 ATS. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 35-12 and 21-24-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Hornets post a 21-26-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Cavaliers have gone 23-24 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs Cleveland injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 17-rated Charlotte Hornets and the No. 5-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Charlotte's No. 15-ranked offense averaging 101.56 PPG, against a Cleveland Cavaliers defense that ranks No. 3 at 96.51 PPG. The Charlotte Hornets field goal percentage has averaged 42.59% so far, less than the Cleveland Cavaliers shooters have achieved on the year, 45.66% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland got 24 points and 24 rebounds from LeBron James en route to a 111-106 victory over Indiana on Monday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Marvin Williams scored 19 points leading the Hornets to a 101-82 victory over Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Sunday.
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
- Cleveland is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- Charlotte is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Charlotte is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Charlotte is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Boston, Friday, February 5th
Charlotte home to Miami, Friday, February 5th
