Charlotte Hornets defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers 112, Charlotte Hornets 124
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 215.5, with 236 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets final score and game recap
The Charlotte Hornets led 29-28 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 40-25 to lead 69-53 at halftime. The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Charlotte Hornets 59-55 in the second half. The Charlotte Hornets led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Meleek Thomas (Cleveland Cavaliers): 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers): 12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Naz Reid (Charlotte Hornets): 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Grayson Allen (Charlotte Hornets): 27 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 12 points.
The spread opened and closed at Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5. AiQ's pick was the Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5: a loss.
Did Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 236 points combined against a closing total of 215.5, over by 20.5. 122 of the 236 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 216.5 and closed at 215.5. AiQ's pick was the under 215.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Cleveland Cavaliers to win at -337, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 215.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 105.5: the over, paying -118, with 122 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first half, paying +185.
- First-quarter total 53.5: the over, paying -110, with 57 points scored.
- Cleveland Cavaliers team total 112.5: the under, paying -115, with 112 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Charlotte Hornets won the first quarter, paying +140.
- First-half spread: Charlotte Hornets +4.5 covered, paying -110.
- Charlotte Hornets team total 103.5: the over, paying -108, with 124 scored.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cleveland Cavaliers at -330 and the Charlotte Hornets at +260. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Cavaliers a 73% favorite. The Charlotte Hornets won as the underdog at +260: $260 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the best price before the game was -335 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The total moved down from 216.5 to 215.5, and the game went over.
Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Cleveland Cavaliers 5-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-2 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 5 times. That made it two straight losses for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This result left the Charlotte Hornets 4-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets?
Next for the Cleveland Cavaliers: at the New York Knicks on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Charlotte Hornets: at the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, November 12, 2026.