Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Picks & Predictions

Jaylon Tyson (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 3.5 Rebounds (-175)

The betting rationale for choosing the under on Jaylon Tyson's rebounds in the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers is based on his recent performance and historical data. Tyson's average rebounds over the last five games is 2.4, which dips marginally to 2.2 when considering only away games. Furthermore, Tyson’s average rebounds against this specific opponent is even lower at 0.3, and drops to 0 when considering away games. This indicates that Tyson has consistently underperformed in terms of rebounds against the Cavaliers, especially in away games. Additionally, the under bet has hit in all of his last four games overall and his last three away games. Therefore, statistical evidence suggests a high likelihood that Tyson will fall below the 3.5 rebounds mark in the upcoming game.

Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers) Under 2.5 Threes Made (-208)

The under 2.5 threes made bet for Sam Merrill in the game against the Charlotte Hornets is supported by several key statistics. First, Merrill's average threes made in the last five overall games is only 2, and it drops to 0.8 when looking at away games specifically, both of which are under the 2.5 threshold. Even when considering games against the Hornets specifically, Merrill's average threes made drops to 2.2 in away games, still under the betting line. Furthermore, Merrill's overall hit rate in the last eight games is 6/8 and 6/7 for away games, demonstrating a consistent performance. These statistics collectively indicate a strong likelihood that Merrill will make under 2.5 threes in this game, providing a solid rationale for this bet.