Hornets vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

Two teams headed in opposite directions will clash on Sunday, when the Charlotte Hornets visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Hornets (7-26) are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak and own the second worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Charlotte was limited to 29 points during the second half of a 98-84 road loss against Detroit. 

Charlotte F Miles Bridges tallied a team-high 20 points (5-16 FG), nine rebounds, and five assists. Mark Williams added 18 points (7-12 FG) and nine boards for the Hornets, who missed 21 of 30 three-point attempts. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reeled off nine straight victories and own the best overall record in the NBA. The Cavaliers (30-4) lead the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 122.7 points per game. On Friday, Cleveland raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and shot 53 percent from the field during a 134-122 road victory against Dallas. 

Cleveland F Evan Mobley poured in a game-high 34 points on 14-for-21 shooting and grabbed ten rebounds. Caris LeVert scored 17 points (7-15 FG) in 25 minutes off the bench. Darius Garland added 16 points and nine assists for the Cavaliers. 

Cleveland F Isaac Okoro has been sidelined for the last two weeks with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. The Cavaliers have covered an NBA best 25 of their first 34 games and are clicking on all cylinders. Take Cleveland to win and cover at home against Charlotte’s 29th ranked offensive unit. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 126-97.