Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

Game preview

Charlotte Hornets hosted Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Thursday, 22 January 2026. Final score: Charlotte Hornets 87–94 Cleveland Cavaliers. Charlotte Hornets were 16-27 this season and Cleveland Cavaliers 24-20. Charlotte Hornets had won three of their last five (W-L-W-L-W, newest first), scoring 124 and allowing 110.4 points a game. Cleveland Cavaliers had won three of their last five (L-W-W-L-W, newest first), scoring 122.4 and allowing 123 points a game. In their last five meetings Charlotte Hornets won one and Cleveland Cavaliers four; the most recent ended Cleveland Cavaliers 139–132 Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte Hornets had 2 days of rest and Cleveland Cavaliers 2. See SportLikely's prediction for this game.