Charlotte at Cleveland

The Hornets are well below average defensively. Yet the UNDER has cashed in 64% of their games this season. The UNDER is 8-1 in Charlotte's last name games. Once again, the oddsmaker has set too high a total in a game involving the Hornets. Cleveland struggles to generate offense outside of Donovan Mitchell, who averages 31.3 points a game. No other Cavaliers player averages more than 19 points a game. The UNDER is 9-4 in Cleveland's last 13 games and 14-12 on the season. The Cavaliers are huge favorites here. If they establish a lead, as expected, they will likely slow the pace. The Cavaliers should play with more defensive intensity after nearly getting upset by the Wizards two days ago in a 130-126 road win. Take the UNDER.