The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets will square off in a rematch of Sunday’s action. The Hornets nearly upset the Cavaliers in that game but for a fourth-quarter comeback. Cleveland will remain without Jarrett Allen for another night which may change their defensive approach. Those looking for an NBA Cavaliers-Hornets player prop should tail the prediction below — OddsShopper’s tools for other sharp plays.
Best Cavaliers-Hornets NBA Player Prop | Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kelly Oubre Jr. O/U 2.5 3-Pointers
After missing Charlotte’s last game with an injury, Kelly Oubre Jr. is probable to return tonight. That’s great news for Charlotte’s perimeter offense. Oubre is averaging 2.7 3-pointers per game without LaMelo Ball this year and shot 5-for-9 from long range in his last matchup against the Cavaliers. Oubre has sunk at least four triples in four of his five starts against Cleveland since leaving Golden State for Charlotte.
Cleveland’s defense just doesn’t line up well against Oubre. The Cavaliers prioritize defending the paint and sharpshooting guards, which often leaves the corner open. Despite playing at the NBA’s slowest pace, Cleveland has allowed the eighth-most corner 3’s per game (3.5). Through the last seven games, Cleveland has allowed the sixth-most corner 3’s (3.9) on 50% shooting.
Oubre will benefit the most from Cleveland’s defensive vulnerabilities. The high-usage swing leads Charlotte in corner 3’s made per game both on the season (0.9) and through the last seven games (0.8). He has converted just under 40% of his corner 3’s this year and is averaging total 2.4 3-pointers made per game this year — despite playing alongside Ball for most of it.
The books should probably have set this total to 3.5 with the juice gassed on the under, but, for some reason, the over 2.5 is available close to the standard price at FanDuel Sportsbook. Pinnacle, a sharp book, has the over priced at -118. DraftKings has it at -120. Readers yet to at FanDuel can score $200 in bonus bets after placing a $20 wager!
Best Cavaliers-Hornets Player Prop: Kelly Oubre Jr. 3+ 3-Pointers (-110 for 0.75 Unit) at FanDuel
