Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/14/25

This is the ideal moment to buy on Cleveland, even if the number looks uncomfortable at first glance. The Cavaliers have been one of the league’s worst teams against the spread this season, sitting at an ugly 8–18 ATS. That alone has soured public appetite and depressed their market value, which is exactly why this line is more attractive than it appears. When a capable team consistently fails to cash tickets, spreads soften — and that’s when opportunity emerges. Charlotte, meanwhile, looks better by comparison only because expectations are so low. The Hornets are hovering just under .500 ATS, but that doesn’t reflect genuine competitiveness. They’ve been leaking points at an alarming rate, recently allowing nearly 130 to a struggling Chicago team in a home loss. That’s a red flag, especially with a road trip looming. Now they head into Cleveland, a venue where the Cavs are far more comfortable dictating tempo and dialing up from long distance.

Cleveland’s offensive ceiling is the difference here. When their perimeter shooting gets rolling, they can separate quickly, and Charlotte lacks the defensive structure to slow that kind of run. Yes, Cleveland narrowly escaped Washington as a massive favorite on Friday, and that memory is fresh for bettors. It also enhances our position. But the key detail is this: oddsmakers didn’t flinch. Instead of pulling back, they doubled down, hanging another big number and daring the market to fade Cleveland again. That’s not accidental — it’s a signal. Charlotte is walking into a bad spot, against a team overdue for a clean, authoritative performance. The Cavs’ ATS woes have created the discount; their talent and matchup advantage do the rest. Cavaliers win this one going away.

Hornets vs Cavaliers prediction: Cavaliers -11.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -12.

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