The Charlotte Hornets (14-47) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday. Charlotte is currently on an eight-game losing streak. In their latest game, the Hornets suffered a 125-110 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Cavs are enjoying a strong run with a 12-game winning streak, defeating the Miami Heat 112-107 in their last outing.

Game Details

• Date & Time: March 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C.

Recent Performances

• Cavs: 16-point favorites according to latest odds.
• Hornets: 15-16-1 against the spread at home this season.

Key Players

• Cleveland Cavaliers:

  • Donovan Mitchell: Averages 24.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.
  • Darius Garland: Averaging 21.1 points and 6.7 assists.

• Charlotte Hornets:

  • LaMelo Ball: Probable for the game with an average of 26.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and seven assists.
  • Miles Bridges: Contributes 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Betting Insights

• Spread: Cavaliers -16
• Over/Under: 234.5 points
• Money Line: Cavaliers -1266, Hornets +775

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