Cavaliers vs. Hornets Picks & Best Bets 7th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Saturday at Spectrum Center, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Brandon Miller, Vasilije Micic and Cody Martin are expected to lead the way for the Hornets, while the Cavaliers are headlined by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Cavaliers vs. Hornets bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Cavaliers will likely defeat the Hornets with a projected final score of 115-102.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Cavaliers vs. Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Hornets picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Spread: Cavaliers -13.5 / Hornets +13.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -850 / Hornets +640
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 217.5 Points (-110/-108)
Hornets +13.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hornets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Hornets +13.5, providing a favorable 2.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 217.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 217.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% probability of the 217.5-point total going over.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -850 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Charlotte Hornets are available at +640 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 85% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Cavaliers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +640 odds on the Hornets moneyline, providing an edge of 1.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Hornets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Cavaliers vs. Hornets game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Georges Niang | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Assists (+126)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Donovan Mitchell to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 10.3% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | 23 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Vasilije Micic | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Cody Martin | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| KJ Simpson | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Josh Green | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Cody Martin Over 3.5 Assists (+126)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Martin Over 3.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our best prop bet for the Hornets is on Cody Martin to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 9.3% on the +126 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Cavaliers vs. Hornets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Cody Martin Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Cody Martin has recorded more than 5.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70% of the time). You can wager on him to record 6+ rebounds again at odds of +120 (45% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Total Assists
Evan Mobley has had more than 2.5 assists in 16 of his last 24 appearances (67%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 assists again at odds of -105 (51%), also available at DraftKings.
Josh Green Over 1.5 Total Assists
Josh Green has had more than 1.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -115 (53%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers to record over 4.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Hornets +13.5 to cover.
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