NBA Prop Bets: Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers (November 9, 2026)
The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-5) face the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) at Spectrum Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Cavaliers are favored to win at -337, currently marked as 8.5-point favorites, while the Hornets are at +270. The total points line is set at 214.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 112-103 Cleveland.
- The Hornets (-108) have a 3-7-0 ATS record this season, while the Cavaliers (-112) hold a record of 2-7-1.
- The Hornets have a 3-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and seven have gone under). The Cavaliers have a 4-6-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Hornets are averaging 96.3 points per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Cavaliers are averaging +20.7 more at 117.0 points (10th).
- Defensively, the Hornets are giving up 110.2 points per game this season (10th in the league), while the Cavaliers are giving up an average of 114.1 points (17th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Hornets currently rank 29th for pace this season, recording 95.4 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Cavaliers sit 9th on that scale with 100.1 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 51.4% of the Hornets' field goal attempts come from three point range (1st in the league), leaving 48.6% from two. Notably, the Cavaliers' opponents are taking 42.0% of their attempts from three (21st) and 58.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Cleveland takes 47.1% of shots from three (5th), leaving 52.9% from two, while Charlotte's opponents are attempting 43.1% from three (8th) and 56.9% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Hornets are shooting an underwhelming 28.8% from deep in 2026/27 (29th in the NBA), compared to the Cavaliers who are making 36.4% of their attempts (9th).
- On the opposite end, Charlotte is holding opponents to 40.8% of their three-point attempts (30th), while Cleveland's opponents are hitting 33.8% of their shots (13th).
Ball Protection
- The Hornets are committing 19.2 turnovers per game this season, ranking 30th in the league, while the Cavaliers are forcing 13.2 turnovers (28th).
- Flipping that script, Charlotte is forcing only 14.5 turnovers (T24th), while Cleveland is committing just 13.8 (4th).
Crashing the Boards
- Charlotte is pulling down 45.8 rebounds per game this season (8th in the league), including 14.8 offensive boards (1st). Conversely, Cleveland's opponents are averaging 46.3 rebounds (23rd), 12.8 of which have come on the offensive end (T21st).
- Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are averaging 47.6 rebounds (5th) and 11.5 offensive rebounds (17th), while the Hornets are allowing 41.1 and 9.4, ranking 5th and 1st.
First Quarter Winner
Charlotte is +145 to win the first quarter, while Cleveland is -175. Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 5-4-1 | 1-4-1 | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-3-1 | 5-4-1 |
| Cleveland | 6-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 6-4-0 |
First Half Winner
Charlotte is +190 to win the first half and Cleveland is -230. Here are their first half records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 5-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-5-0 |
| Cleveland | 4-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 |
HT/FT
Charlotte is +350 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Cleveland is -195.
- The Hornets have completed the HT/FT double in 30.0% of games this season, while the Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 30.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +2000 to go to overtime.
- The Hornets have played in four games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Cavaliers have appeared in seven.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in one of Charlotte's 10 games this season. Meanwhile, seven of Cleveland's 10 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Cleveland recorded a 118-113 victory over Charlotte at Spectrum Center when these teams last met on February 20, 2026. Jarrett Allen came up big on that day, scoring 26 points and adding 14 rebounds. The Cavaliers have now won three straight against the Hornets.
NBA Injury News – Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets (November 9, 2026)
Allen is Questionable for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Charlotte.
Allen is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Charlotte.
Merrill is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Charlotte.
The Cavaliers said on Tuesday (Oct. 20) that Tomlin will miss at least 3-4 weeks with lower back stress reaction.
Miller is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Cleveland.
Knueppel is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Cleveland.
Diabate is Questionable for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Cleveland.
Schroder is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Cleveland.
Williams is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 9) game against Cleveland.
