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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions, Betting Odds and Best Bets for Monday, December 22

The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome the Charlotte Hornets in the re-match of their recent NBA encounter that took place on Sunday. The match is scheduled for Monday, December 22, at Rocket Arena in Ohio. The hosts will head into the game on the back of a three-game losing streak, with their most recent loss coming against the Chicago Bulls. On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets are coming off a blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. The defeat brought their two-game winning streak to an end.

Game Details

Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
Time: 7 pm ET
Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: Peacock and FDSOH
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Recommended Bet and Odds

Recommended Bet	FanDuel	BetMGM
Donovan Mitchell O 30.5 points	+100	–

Analysis and Rationale

Donovan Mitchell is the leading Cavaliers’ scorer, dropping an average of 30.7 points through 26 games this NBA season. He is shooting 49.3% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range. Apart from it, he is contributing 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game.

In his most-recent loss against the Chicago Bulls, Mitchell dropped 32 points while shooting 47.8% from the field and 44.4% from the three-point range. Though Mitchell is coming after a game’s absence due to illness, he has been quite consistent with his performances.

In the last five games, he has scored over 25 points on four occasions, which also includes a 48+ point performance. In addition to it, Mitchell averages 29.9 points at home, with shooting percentages of 48.9% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range.

Given his form, and the fact that the Cavaliers have a better defensive rating than the Hornets, we expect Mitchell to score over 31 points on Monday.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been going through a performance slump lately, having lost their last three consecutive games. They are currently seeded seventh in the standings with a win-loss record of 15-14, sitting just above .500. In fact, in the last ten games, they have been able to win only three games, and suffered humiliating losses against teams such as the Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, and others.

The Cavaliers are averaging 118.7 points per game, while allowing 117.0 points to their rivals. This highlights that while they are an offensively efficient team, the Cavs need to get their defense right. In addition to it, the Cavs have listed star players on their injury reports, further worsening their condition.

On the other hand, the Charlotte Hornets, though having a poor campaign in the season, have recorded notable wins over teams such as the Cavs and the Atlanta Hawks recently. They are scoring 114.5 points per game, while letting their rivals score 118.5 points per game. In terms of offensive rating, they are seeded 20th in the league at 113.1, while their defensive rating of 117.1 occupies 24th spot in the standings.

There is no doubt that the Cavaliers are struggling on both ends of the court, while the Hornets are in a better spot than their rivals. However, the Cavs have always been a better team than the Hornets, and they would want to avenge their past defeat.

Given overall record as well as homecourt advantage of the Cavaliers, the hosts have an upper hand over the Hornets on Monday.

Predictions: Cleveland Cavaliers to win.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds and Spread

According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to record a comfortable victory over the Hornets on Monday.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Charlotte Hornets	+9.5 (-114)	+280	O 238.5 (-106)
Cleveland Cavaliers	-9.5 (-106)	-350	U 238.5 (-114)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Over/Under Odds and Best Bets

Cleveland Cavaliers Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
Darius Garland 20.5 points	-122	-108
Jarrett Allen 15.5 Points	-108	-122
De’Andre Hunter 13.5 points	+102	-136

Cleveland Cavaliers Best Bets

Jarrett Allen to record 10+ rebounds: +100
Jarrett Allen to record a double-double: +125
Darius Garland to record 8+ assists: +108

Charlotte Hornets Over/Under Odds

Recommended Bets	Over	Under
LaMelo Ball 19.5 points	-112	-118
Miles Bridges 18.5 points	-108	-122
Moussa Diabaté 7.5 rebounds	-108	-122

Charlotte Hornets Best Bets

LaMelo Ball to score a double-double: +200
Brandon Miller to score 20+ points: -113
Kon Knueppel to hit 4+ threes: +132

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FAQs

What is the over/under for total points for the Cavs vs Hornets game?

The over/under for total points in the game between the Cavs and the Hornets is set at 238.5.

What is the point spread for the Cavs vs Hornets game?

The Cavs have a solid 9.5-point edge over the Hornets.

What is the moneyline for the Cavs vs Hornets game on Monday?

The Cavs are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -350, while the Hornets are underdogs at +280.

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.