NBA Matchup Intelligence

CLE vs
CHA

Cavaliers vs Hornets

November 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
CLE 0-0  ·  CHA 0-0

📝Matchup Preview

Cleveland Cavaliers visit Charlotte Hornets for a regular-season matchup.

SportsFBI sees a closely balanced matchup, with little separating the teams in its current projection. This estimate is based on team and situational inputs, rather than a two-sided sportsbook moneyline.

Projected score: CLE 114, CHA 115
Model probability of a margin of 20 or more points: 11%

🏆 SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner 🏆 Charlotte Hornets
Confidence 51%
Projected Score CHA 115 · CLE 114
Blowout Probability 11%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's NBA matchup engine — not a guarantee. Blowout means a 20+ point margin.

⚖️ Game Edges

Key factors driving this matchup

CHAH Adjusted team strength +0.37 Weak

CHA adjusted net 2.12 vs CLE 1.75 per 100 possessions. Expected possessions: 100.27.

CHAH Defensive matchup +0.34 Weak

CHA adjusted defense 112.76; CLE 113.10 points allowed per 100 possessions.

CHAH Offensive matchup +0.03 Weak

CHA expected offense vs opposing defense 114.79; CLE 114.43 points per 100 possessions.

CHAH Rebounding +0.01 Weak

ORB% 28.65 / 26.42 vs opposing DRB% 73.88 / 75.55.

CHAH Free throws +0.01 Weak

FTA/FGA 0.25 / 0.27 vs opponent FTA/FGA allowed 0.27 / 0.25.

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