The Hornets will play the Cavaliers on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Sunday, January 5th, 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 82.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 99.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 2-13 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 17-1 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 27th (105.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 2nd averaging 122.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.4 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 15th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 0-8 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 7-26 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 30-4 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers...
Cavaliers fans be raucous in the arena, shouting and stomping boots...
Hornets stand at 7-26 overall, while Cavaliers be a mighty 30-4...
Hornets be winless in their division, while Cavaliers be undefeated...
See you courtside at today's game, where the Hornets be outmatched... 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 win!
Best Hornets at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -15.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +15.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +875 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Cavaliers
1/05/25 6:10pm EST | +15.5 -105-15.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +15.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -15.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Hornets
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 6:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 104.5 o -115104.5 u -110Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -125Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
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Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -125Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 19 | 63 | 0.232 | +49.0 | 12-29 | 7-34 | 1-15 | 10-42 | 105.1 | 114.2 | -9.1 | L7 | 1-9 |
Charlotte Hornets & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Charlotte Hornets YR: futures available
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +450 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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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, January 5th, 2025 at 6:10 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.