The Cavaliers will play the Hornets on Friday, February 20th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Friday, February 20th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 91.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 16-10 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 12-14 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (120.0) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 14th, averaging 115.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.9 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 8-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-21 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 26-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, me hearties! The Cleveland Cavaliers be sailing into Charlotte tomorrow...
The Hornets' venue be buzzing with excitement for this showdown...
Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 34-21, while Charlotte Hornets be at 26-29...
Cavaliers dominate Eastern Central, whereas Hornets hold their own in Southeast...
Cavaliers average 120.0 points per game, while Hornets score 115.7...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before ye wager...
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Best Cavaliers at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Cavaliers
Hornets
2/20/26 7:10pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Hornets
Game to Overtime
2/20/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -13523.5 u +100Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1059.5 u -140Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
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James Harden
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -145Bet |
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Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Sion James
Points Scored
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 32.5 u +10032.5 o -135Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 35.5 u -10535.5 o -125Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 u +11022.5 o -145Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -13026.5 u +100Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at CHA 2/20/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 26 | 0.606 | +11.0 | 22-12 | 18-14 | 8-5 | 26-17 | 118.8 | 114.8 | +4.0 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 34 | 33 | 0.507 | +17.5 | 14-17 | 20-16 | 9-5 | 20-22 | 115.7 | 112.3 | +3.4 | W2 | 8-2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Charlotte Hornets 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.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +12500 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Charlotte Hornets 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:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets NBA Game
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