Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Best Bet – Friday, March 7, 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) look to earn the season sweep over the Charlotte Hornets (14-47) in their fourth meeting this season on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cavs are heavy favorites with a point spread at -17.5 (+100), courtesy of MyBookie.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs have won their last 12 games, with several of them being blowouts. Their recent victory was a 112-107 performance over the Miami Heat, with this being their lowest scoring outing in their current win streak.

Cleveland was able to win the first and fourth quarters by a small margin, while tying with the Heat for the other on the offensive end. Donovan Mitchell led with 26 points on 47.0 percent shooting from the field and six players total made it to double figures in scoring.

The Heat were held to 43.4 percent shooting from the field and 36.1 percent from deep. The Cavs made 47.1 percent of their shots and 35.0 percent from long range. Cleveland dominated in the paint with 54 points, as opposed to the Heat’s 40.

The Cavs are averaging a league-best 123.1 points per game. On defense, they are allowing opponents to average 111.6 points per matchup which ranks 11th. Their efficiency on both ends of the floor per 100 possessions puts them at second overall.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets have lost their previous eight games, with nearly half of them being massive blowouts. Their recent defeat was a 125-110 showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Charlotte managed to keep this game within reach in the first half, but steadily lost momentum in the second. LaMelo Ball led the team in several categories with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

The Timberwolves led with 48.9 percent shooting overall and 42.9 percent from three. The Hornets struggled at times with 44.2 percent shooting and 28.6 percent shooting from long range. Despite leading in rebounds and points in the paint, the Hornets had 15 turnovers that led to 18 points for the Timberwolves.

The Hornets are putting up 105.2 points a game, ranking 28th. Defensively they have given up 113.1 points per game, which puts them at 14th. Their efficiency on both ends per 100 possessions puts them at 29th, showing they are one of the worst teams consistently.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the best Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets betting odds, favoring the Cavs by 17.5 points. Looking at market insights, it suggests the Cavs have an 86.2 percent chance of winning.

The Cavs have won by 14 twice and then by 10 in their last meeting in January. While the Cavs are likely to win, look for the Hornets to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Charlotte Hornets +17.5 (-120)