Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 January 2026

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

Led by the likes of Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets are up against a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Hornets vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Charlotte vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 62% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Hornets vs Cavaliers: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown here:

• Head to Head: Hornets $2.30, Cavaliers $1.64
• Line: Hornets +3 ($1.95), Cavaliers -3 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 238 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 $2.30 and the Cavaliers at $1.64.

The Hornets are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Cavaliers (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 238 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Cavaliers (-3) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 238-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.

Hornets vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.64 with Bet365
• Line: Cavaliers -3 at $1.87 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 238 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Hornets vs Cavaliers best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

Hornets vs Cavaliers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Cavaliers at Spectrum Center on Thursday is the Cavaliers prevailing 118-115.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Charlotte vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

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.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Hornets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Hornets and Cavaliers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
• Time: 11:00am AEDT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Charlotte vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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