Final Score: Cavaliers 118 - Hornets 113
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Hornets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 81 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.5 | 100.2 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 87 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 56 |
| Avg points scored | 119.8 | 115.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.3 | 113.6 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 44% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 19, 2026 · Margin: +28 · Total: 196
112-84
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 11, 2026 · Margin: +25 · Total: 251
138-113
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 9, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 236
119-117
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 7, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 258
132-126
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +33 · Total: 215
124-91
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 1, 2026 · Margin: +19 · Total: 241
130-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 30, 2026 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +30 · Total: 228
129-99
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
Hornets
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 19, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 11, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 9, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 214
104-110
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 7, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 245
126-119
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 197
102-95
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 217
111-106
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 244
123-121
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +15 · Total: 209
112-97
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +37 · Total: 223
130-93