Cavaliers vs. Hornets Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Feb. 20

The Cleveland Cavaliers (35-21) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-30) after victories in four road games in a row.

Friday's game between the Cavaliers and the Hornets sees the Cavaliers as 5-point favorites. The matchup has a point total of 228.5.

Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Cavaliers -5
• Moneyline: Cavaliers (-205), Hornets (+172)

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Hornets

• TV Channel: FDSSE, FDSOH

Betting the Over/Under: Cavaliers vs. Hornets

• The Cavaliers' 56 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 228.5 points 37 times.
• The Hornets have combined with their opponent to score more than 228.5 points in 28 of 56 games this season.
• These two teams average 235.2 points per game between them, 6.7 more than this game's over/under.
• These teams allow 228.9 points per game combined, 0.4 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Cavaliers vs. Hornets

• Cleveland has won 25 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 31 times.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 10 times this season (10-20 ATS) when playing as at least 5-point favorites.
• The Hornets have put together a 33-22-1 record against the spread this season.
• Charlotte has covered the spread 13 times this year (13-9 ATS) when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.
• The Hornets are 12-15 overall, and 15-11-1 against the spread, at home.
• At home, as a 5-point underdog or more, Charlotte has two wins ATS (2-1-1).
• This year on the road, the Cavaliers are 13-13 against the spread and 16-10 overall.
• Away from home, Cleveland has one win ATS (1-7) as 5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Cavaliers vs. Hornets

• The Cavaliers have gone 29-15 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 65.9% of those games).
• The Hornets have been underdogs in 42 games this season and won 15 (35.7%) of those contests.
• Cleveland has gone 21-9 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -205 or shorter (winning 70%).
• Charlotte has a record of 5-14, a 26.3% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +172 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Cavaliers have an implied win probability of 67.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Cavaliers vs. Hornets

• Pick ATS: Cavaliers (- 5)
• Pick OU: Over (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Cavaliers 125 - Hornets 113
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