Cavaliers vs. Hornets Odds & Betting Predictions - March 8, 2025

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Cavs rolling—12-game win streak, best record in NBA. Charlotte in freefall, lost 8 straight. Cleveland’s offense elite—123.1 PPG (1st), 49.6% FG (2nd). Hornets’ defense a mess—113.1 PPG allowed (25th), 46.6% opp FG%. Last 5 games, Cavs scoring 125.8 PPG, Charlotte just 99.8 PPG. Blowout spot. Charlotte’s offense struggles—105.2 PPG (29th), 42.5% FG (30th). No Brandon Miller (out for season), LaMelo inconsistent. Cleveland’s defense solid—111.6 PPG allowed (9th), holds teams to 45.3% FG. Last meeting? Cavs won 115-105, but that was with Miller. This time, Hornets even thinner. Ugly matchup. Cavs dominate 1Q (+4.5 margin), Hornets -3.8 in 1Q. Charlotte also -7.9 average margin per game, worst in NBA. Cleveland 40-21-1 ATS, Charlotte just 30-29-2. Cavs clinched playoffs but still pushing. Mitchell, Mobley, Garland all healthy. Expect Cavs to roll early and cruise to an easy win.