The Hornets will play the Cavaliers on Monday, December 22nd, 2025. 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
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 Monday, December 22nd, 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 86.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 91.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-11 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 9-8 record as a home team. They now rank 4th 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 17th (114.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 10th averaging 118.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.5 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 8th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 9-19 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers...
The fans in Cleveland be rowdy, ready to make some noise...
The Hornets be lookin' to improve their 9-19 overall record...
The Cavaliers be standin' strong at 15-14 overall this season...
Charlotte has a 2-4 division record, while Cleveland boasts a 6-2 record...
On average, the Hornets be scorin' 114.5 points per game...
The Cavaliers be dominatin' with an average of 118.7 points...
See you courtside at today's game, and may the best team win...
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Look at this game's prop bets below and place yer wagers!
Best Hornets at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 239.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 239.5 -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
12/22/25 7:10pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Hornets
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/22/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 124.5 o -115124.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Thomas Bryant
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
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Tre Mann
Points Scored
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 27.5 u -11027.5 o -125Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 u -10530.5 o -130Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 u -11028.5 o -120Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Tre Mann
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at CLE 12/22/25 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 | 20 | 17 | 0.541 | +10.0 | 13-9 | 7-8 | 6-3 | 13-13 | 119.2 | 116.8 | +2.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 13 | 23 | 0.361 | +16.5 | 7-10 | 6-13 | 4-4 | 11-16 | 116.1 | 117.9 | -1.8 | 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 Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 7:10 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.
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