The Charlotte Hornets (16-27) are slight underdogs (by 3 points) to stop a four-game home losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Cavaliers 119, Hornets 118.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-149)
- Total Pick: Under 237.5 (computer predicts 235.1 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (+3)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -9.5 | 239.5 | -365 | +289 | 139-132 CLE |
| 12/14/2025 | Cavaliers | -11.5 | 232.5 | -633 | +461 | 119-111 CHA |
| 3/7/2025 | Cavaliers | -16 | 236 | -1493 | +852 | 118-117 CLE |
| 1/5/2025 | Cavaliers | -16.5 | 229 | -1429 | +841 | 115-105 CLE |
| 12/7/2024 | Cavaliers | -13.5 | 218.5 | -833 | +569 | 116-102 CLE |
| 11/17/2024 | Cavaliers | -10 | 225.5 | -472 | +361 | 128-114 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 16-28-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Cavaliers are 9-22 against the spread.
- In Cleveland's 43 games with a set total, 21 have hit the over (48.8%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 34 games this season and won 20 (58.8%) of those contests.
- This season, Cleveland has won 18 of its 31 games, or 58.1%, when favored by at least -149 on the moneyline.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte is 25-18-0 against the spread this season.
- The Hornets are 16-12 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- A total of 18 of Charlotte's 43 games with a set total have hit the over (41.9%).
- The Hornets have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (12-24).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +124 or longer, Charlotte has gone 7-21 (25%).
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Cavaliers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Darius Garland: Out (Foot),
Sam Merrill: Out (Hand)
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
Tidjane Salaun: Probable (Achilles),
KJ Simpson: Out (Hip)
Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN, FDSSE, and FDSOH
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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