Cavaliers vs. Hornets Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Feb 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM EST•Next update in: 1 minute from now

Cavaliers vs. Hornets preview (Feb 20). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Cavaliers -5.5), Jarrett Allen props & Evan Mobley's status (Out - Rest).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Cavaliers -5.5, Total O 229.5
Key Pick:	Jarrett Allen Over 14.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Evan Mobley (Out - Rest)
Data Freshness:	13m ago (5:53 PM EST)

Cleveland Cavaliers

35-21

Feb 207:00 PM

FDSSE

Charlotte Hornets

26-30

Charlotte Hornets

26-30

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Cavaliers win by

6.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

67%

33%

Model Picks

Cavaliers

Cavaliers -5.5

Total

Total O 229.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Cavaliers INJURIES

Evan Mobley

Out

The Cavaliers listed Mobley as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Hornets.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin

Probable

The Cavaliers listed Tomlin as Probable for Friday's (Feb. 20) game against the Hornets.

Max Strus

Out

The Cavaliers said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Strus is still not cleared for contact. He can be deemed as week-to-week.

Hornets INJURIES

Coby White

Out

The Hornets listed White as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 20) game versus the Cavaliers.

Grant Williams

Out

The Hornets listed Williams as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 20) game versus the Cavaliers.

Liam McNeeley

Out

The Hornets listed McNeeley as OUT for Friday's (Feb. 20) game versus the Cavaliers.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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CLE

CHA

Feb 20 ·7:00 PM

Jarrett Allen

Points

Yes 14.5

CLE

CHA

Feb 20 ·7:00 PM

Donovan Mitchell

Points

Yes 24.5

CLE

CHA

Feb 20 ·7:00 PM

Brandon Miller

Rebounds

Yes 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets?

The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points (-5.5), while the Hornets are underdogs +5.5 points. The moneyline is Cavaliers -194 and Hornets +186. The total is set at 229.5 points.

Who is projected to win Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Cavaliers to win by 6.0 points. Win probability is 67% for the Cavaliers and 33% for the Hornets.

What is the injury report for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets?

The latest injury report shows Evan Mobley (Out – rest), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Probable – calf), Max Strus (Out – foot) for the Cavaliers, while Coby White (Out – calf), Grant Williams (Out – rest), Liam McNeeley (Out – ankle) are listed for the Hornets.

What are the best bets for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Cavaliers -5.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets?

Top player props include Jarrett Allen Over 14.5 Points, Donovan Mitchell Over 24.5 Points, Brandon Miller Over 4.5 Rebounds. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.