The Charlotte Hornets visit Rocket Arena for the second time in eight days for an NBA Eastern Conference matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cleveland defense struggles mightily without DPOY Evan Mobley on the floor, and my Hornets vs. Cavaliers predictions expect a big scoring night from Charlotte’s Miles Bridges as a result.
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Read on for my NBA picks for Monday, December 22.
Hornets vs Cavaliers prediction
Hornets vs Cavaliers best bet: Miles Bridges Over 18.5 points (-105)
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges enters tonight’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers riding a hot hand.
The Hornets forward has poured in 19+ points in four of his last five games, and he has a good matchup to exploit tonight.
With Evan Mobley out, the Cavs allow 53 paint points per game, and there won’t be anyone on the Cavs team who can consistently prevent Bridges from getting buckets.
The Cavs are on a three-game losing skid without their DPOY, and I expect Bridges to keep up his hot hand.
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Hornets vs Cavaliers same-game parlay
In addition to my best bet, Darius Garland is coming off a 35-point night against Chicago and is averaging nearly 23 points per game in his last five.
Cleveland is 0-5-0 ATS in their previous five games, and has dropped three straight games without Mobley, while Charlotte has covered the spread in three of five.
Hornets vs Cavaliers SGP
Miles Bridges Over 18.5 points
Darius Garland Over 20.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Kon Artist
Rookie Kon Knueppel has been on fire. He’s making 41% of his nearly nine long-range attempts and has knocked down at least four or more triples in three of his previous six games.
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Hornets vs Cavaliers SGP
Miles Bridges Over 18.5 points
Darius Garland Over 20.5 points
Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 threes
Hornets vs Cavaliers odds
Spread: Hornets +9 (-110)| Cavaliers -9 (-110)
Moneyline: Hornets +300 | Cavaliers -380
Over/Under: Over 238.5 (-110) | Under 238.5 (-110)
Hornets vs Cavaliers betting trend to know
The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 54 games (-38.50 Units / -19% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Cavaliers.
How to watch Hornets vs Cavaliers
Location
Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Date
Monday, December 22, 2025
Tip-off
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
Peacock
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