Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 20, 2026, 11:09PM | Published: Feb 20, 2026, 2:05PM
The Charlotte Hornets will sqaure off with the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Jarrett Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hornets vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Charlotte vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of beating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Hornets $2.75, Cavaliers $1.48
- Line: Hornets +5.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228.5 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 Hornets at $2.75 and the Cavaliers at $1.48.
The Hornets are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Hornets vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Hornets vs Cavaliers best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Hornets vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Cavaliers at Spectrum Center this Saturday is the Cavaliers winning 116-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Charlotte vs Cleveland game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Hornets vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Charlotte vs Cleveland game.
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Hornets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Hornets and Cavaliers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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