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Cleveland @ Charlotte

Current Records: Cleveland 19-34; Charlotte 27-26

What to Know

The Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Spectrum Center after having had a few days off. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

The Cavaliers came up short against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, falling 116-109. Cleveland's loss came about despite a quality game from power forward Dean Wade, who shot 5-for-8 from downtown and finished with 21 points and six boards.

Meanwhile, Charlotte came up short against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, falling 101-93. Despite the defeat, the Hornets got a solid performance out of small forward Caleb Martin, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds along with five dimes.

Cleveland is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Cleveland's opponents whenever they hit the road.

The Cavaliers were able to grind out a solid victory over Charlotte in the teams' previous meeting last December, winning 121-114. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cleveland since the team won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: Bally Sports - Ohio
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hornets are a 4.5-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Cleveland have won 13 out of their last 18 games against Charlotte.

  • Dec 23, 2020 - Cleveland 121 vs. Charlotte 114
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Charlotte 109 vs. Cleveland 106
  • Dec 18, 2019 - Cleveland 100 vs. Charlotte 98
  • Apr 09, 2019 - Charlotte 124 vs. Cleveland 97
  • Dec 19, 2018 - Charlotte 110 vs. Cleveland 99
  • Nov 13, 2018 - Cleveland 113 vs. Charlotte 89
  • Nov 03, 2018 - Charlotte 126 vs. Cleveland 94
  • Mar 28, 2018 - Cleveland 118 vs. Charlotte 105
  • Nov 24, 2017 - Cleveland 100 vs. Charlotte 99
  • Nov 15, 2017 - Cleveland 115 vs. Charlotte 107
  • Mar 24, 2017 - Cleveland 112 vs. Charlotte 105
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Cleveland 121 vs. Charlotte 109
  • Dec 10, 2016 - Cleveland 116 vs. Charlotte 105
  • Nov 13, 2016 - Cleveland 100 vs. Charlotte 93
  • Apr 03, 2016 - Cleveland 112 vs. Charlotte 103
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Cleveland 114 vs. Charlotte 103
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Charlotte 106 vs. Cleveland 97
  • Nov 27, 2015 - Cleveland 95 vs. Charlotte 90