Cavaliers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 22, 2025, 4:11PM | Published: Dec 22, 2025, 2:00PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers are looking to overcome a Hornets side that includes Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cavaliers vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Cleveland vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 77% chance of beating the Hornets at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.26, Hornets $4.00
- Line: Cavaliers -9 ($1.91), Hornets +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.26 and the Hornets at $4.00.
The Cavaliers are 9-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+9) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 238.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Cavaliers vs Hornets betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Cavaliers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Hornets at Rocket Arena on Tuesday is the Cavaliers winning 122-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Charlotte game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Charlotte match-up.
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Cavaliers vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Hornets at Rocket Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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