Pick details
| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 3-7 |
| Spread | -9.5 -105 | +9.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -356 | +284 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-113) | Under 215.5 (-107) |
| Where | Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC | |
| When | Monday, November 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | DAZN CLE | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Monday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Knicks in a 109-97 home defeat on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 37 points on 13 of 22 shooting while Evan Mobley and Peyton Watson each scored 12 points but no other player scored more than nine points. As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 43 percent from the field and 16 of 50 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Knicks early on and leaked 37 points in the second quarter, before the Cavaliers went ice-cold and managed just 17 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 19 points. James Harden had a quiet game of just seven points on two of nine shooting while Mario Hezonja finished scoreless on zero of six shooting off the bench.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost seven of their first 10 games and they are now on a six-game losing streak after getting thrashed by the Celtics in a 119-80 home defeat on Friday. Naz Reid led the team with 14 points on six of 17 shooting, Tidjane Salaun added 13 points on three of 11 shooting off the bench while Sion James chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Hornets shot a season-low 29 percent from the field and just 11 of 50 from the 3-point line as they immediately fell into a double digit deficit and they never had a chance in hell after getting outscored by 70-39 in the first half. Brandon Miller shot just three of 10 for his eight points, Coby White scored seven points on one of eight shooting while Grayson Allen finished scoreless on zero of five shooting.
Cleveland v Charlotte Free Prediction
The Cavaliers have ruled out Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson with Jarrett Allen listed as questionable, while the Hornets have ruled out Grant Williams, Dennis Schroder, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel.
The Cavaliers have had to endure a tough week with back to back losses to the Thunder, followed by their latest defeat to the Knicks, so they will certainly welcome some easier competition in the Hornets who have lost their last six games. The Cavaliers are still playing well below their best and they are a little banged up, but the Hornets are severely depleted and they just can’t buy a win these days with Naz Reid trying to carry the offense. The line is a bit hefty, but this is a great spot for the Cavaliers to gain some confidence with a blowout win on the road.
Peter Tran's Pick: Cleveland -9.5
