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Hornets vs. Cavaliers prediction: Cleveland to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for big game in Sunday's NBA matchup [12/14/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of the Hornets vs. Cavaliers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature stars like Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter, while the Hornets will look to Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Hornets vs. Cavs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Hornets and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers an 81% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 121-110.
According to our model, the Hornets (+11.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 232.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hornets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-108) | -11.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +480 | -625 |
| Total | o232.5 (-110) | u232.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hornets +11.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Hornets | +480 |
| Total | Under 232.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Hornets +11.5 at the spread.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers player props
Looking for Charlotte vs. Cleveland NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.
Miles Bridges is expected to lead the Hornets with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Hornets prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Hornets are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | 23 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| Brandon Miller | 22 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 40 |
| Kon Knueppel | 20 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 |
| KJ Simpson | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 24 |
| R. Kalkbrenner | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
Cavaliers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Cavaliers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mitchell | 29 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 50 |
| Darius Garland | 21 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 40 |
| De'Andre Hunter | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Jarrett Allen | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
Hornets vs. Cavs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Hornets at Rocket Arena is scheduled to begin at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with an 81% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Sunday, with Donovan Mitchell projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hornets vs. Cavaliers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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