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
Cavaliers
35-21 Rating 1732
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Charlotte Hornets +1.2
Hornets
26-30 Rating 1615
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Hornets
All-time wins 81 52
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 103.5 100.2
Last meeting 94 87

Key Season Stats

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%