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Charlotte -2.5 -110
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140-84-4 in Last 228 NBA Picks
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Mike's Analysis:
The Cavaliers are going to have depth issues for this game with Kevin Love (calf), Kevin Porter Jr. (personal), Dante Exum (hip) and Matthew Dellavedova (back) all out. The Hornets received some good news when it was determined that Gordon Hayward will be able to play after suffering a fractured right pinky during the preseason. Add in first-round draft pick LaMelo Ball and the Hornets are in good position to start the season on a high note.
Pick Made: Dec 23, 2:45 pm UTC on whnj
Team Injuries
Charlotte Hornets
Monday, Dec 22, 2025

SG
Collin Sexton
QuadricepsOut

C
Ryan Kalkbrenner
ElbowOut
Friday, Dec 19, 2025

PF
Grant Williams
KneeOut
Cleveland Cavaliers
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025

PF
Larry Nance Jr.
CalfOut

SG
Max Strus
FootOut
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

SG
Sam Merrill
HandQuestionable

SG
Donovan Mitchell
IllnessQuestionable

PG
Craig Porter Jr.
IllnessQuestionable
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025

PF
Evan Mobley
CalfOut
