Hornets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 8, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Mar 7, 2025, 2:00PM
The Charlotte Hornets will face the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Saturday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Nick Smith, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hornets vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Charlotte vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers an 88% 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 shown below:
- Head to Head: Hornets $9.50, Cavaliers $1.07
- Line: Hornets +16 ($1.91), Cavaliers -16 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 236 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 $9.50 and the Cavaliers at $1.07.
The Hornets are 16-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-16) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236 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 (+16) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 236-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Hornets vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $9.50 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +16 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Hornets vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Hornets vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Cavaliers at Spectrum Center this Saturday is the Cavaliers winning 124-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 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 regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Charlotte vs Cleveland match-up.
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Hornets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Hornets and Cavaliers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 8 March 2025
- 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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