The Hornets will play the Cavaliers on Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Sunday, December 14th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 86.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 93.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 2-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 9th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 9-6 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 20th (114.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 9th averaging 119.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.7 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 7th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 115.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 1-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-0 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-18 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Charlotte Hornets be facing off against...the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, December 14th, 2025...be prepared for the rowdy fans in the Cavaliers' arena. The Hornets be sittin' at a measly 7-18 record this season...while the Cavaliers be holdin' a respectable 15-11 record overall. The Hornets be strugglin' in their division with a 1-4 record...but the Cavaliers be dominatin' with a perfect 6-0 record. Charlotte be averagin' 114.7 points per game, but the Cavaliers be...scorin' an impressive 119.0 points per game. See you courtside at today's game and be sure to...review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our...featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below and may the best...team emerge victorious in this clash of the NBA titans!
Best Hornets at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -11.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +11.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Cavaliers
12/14/25 3:40pm EST | +11.5 -105-11.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +11.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -11.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Hornets
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/14/25 3:40pm EST | Yes +1700No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -115Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -118Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 18.5 o -14018.5 u +105Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
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Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -118Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -118Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -118Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -125Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/14/25 3:40pm EST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 15 | 13 | 0.536 | +10.5 | 9-7 | 6-6 | 6-1 | 12-10 | 118.4 | 116.3 | +2.1 | L2 | 3-7 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9 | 18 | 0.333 | +16.0 | 6-8 | 3-10 | 2-4 | 8-12 | 115.5 | 118.7 | -3.2 | W2 | 5-5 |
Charlotte Hornets & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 3:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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