Cavaliers vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 3/8/2025

The Friday night NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Cavaliers (52-10) are riding a 12-game winning streak and hold a one-game lead over Oklahoma City for the best record in the NBA. On Wednesday, Cleveland shot 47 percent from the field during a 112-107 home victory versus Miami. 

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell led six Cleveland players in double figures with 26 points (8-17 FG) and seven rebounds. All-Star F Evan Mobley contributed 16 points (7-10 FG) and 13 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter scored 16 points in 24 minutes off the bench for the Cavaliers, who improved to 29-4 at home. 

The Charlotte Hornets are looking to snap an-eight game losing streak and own the second worst record in the NBA. The Hornets (14-47) rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging a measly 105.2 points per contest. On Wednesday, Charlotte trailed by 11 points after one quarter and could never recover during a 125-110 home loss versus Minnesota. 

Charlotte G LaMelo Ball tallied a team-high 28 points (11-28 FG), ten rebounds, and six assists. Miles Bridges scored 23 points (9-20 FG) to go along with nine rebounds, and five assists. Seth Curry added 14 points and seven boards off the bench for the Hornets, who fell to 9-23 at home. 

Charlotte G Josh Green (illness) did not play during Wednesday’s loss and is listed as day-to-day. The Cavaliers are coming off a prime-time victory and could be caught napping against the Hornets. Take the points with the home team. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte Hornets win 120-112.