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Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Cleveland Predicted to Win Sunday's NBA Matchup [1/5/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.
NBA action continues on Sunday at 6:00PM ET as the Charlotte Hornets take on the favored Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The Cavaliers, powered by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, are set to take on the Hornets, whose lineup includes LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Charlotte-Cleveland game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Cavaliers with a win probability of 88%, while the Hornets have 12%."
For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hornets vs. Cavaliers predictions page.
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Hornets vs. Cavs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Cavaliers and Hornets gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Hornets vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Charlotte vs. Cleveland picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Hornets and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Cavaliers an 88% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 122-108.
According to our model, the Hornets (+16) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 231 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hornets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16 (-108) | -16 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +875 | -1200 |
| Total | o231 (-112) | u231 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Hornets vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Player Props
Betting on Hornets vs. Cavaliers NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Sunday.
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