LiontipsBetting Tip and bets for the NBA match between the Hornets and Cavaliers on January 22, 2026. Analysis of the current shape of the teams and recommendations for choosing reliable bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Charlotte arrived in Denver on January 19 and put on a real performance on the floor, defeating the hosts with a score of 110:87. The outcome of the meeting was almost decided by the big break — after the first quarter, the Hornets led 29:11, by the middle of the match the advantage had increased to 60:34. The defensive line held off Denver's injury-weakened attack, and the team was led by rising leader Brandon Miller, who scored 23 points and set the tone with a reliable long-range shot. Despite the spectacular victory, Charlotte is at the bottom of the standings with a 16-27 balance.
Current form
On January 19, Cleveland experienced a real nightmare on the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse home floor, losing to Oklahoma City with a score of 104:136. By the big break, the Cavaliers were trailing 51:66, and although the team spent the third period more or less evenly (25:28), in the fourth quarter the Thunder staged an extravaganza - 45 points from 10 of 13 three—pointers and a 23:5 spurt completed the rout. Donovan Mitchell became the best in Cleveland with 19 points, but the overall scoring left much to be desired — only 8 of 35 long-range shots. In the Central Division table, the Cavaliers continue to hold the second place with a total balance of 24-20, maintaining a strong position.
Trends
Cleveland's Total Foulrateis over 21.5
The Cavaliers commit an average of 20.3 violations per game.
1.85Tip and bets
Charlotte approaches the match in Cleveland as a dangerous underdog. The team recently beat Denver impressively, but it is still inferior to Cleveland in terms of stability and defense. The Cavaliers are leading the personal season series after a productive victory in December, but the recent crushing loss to Oklahoma and the absence of Darius Garland and Sam Merrill make the team vulnerable. With a healthier Charlotte squad gaining offensive momentum and a weakened Cleveland on short rest, the Hornets look like the best bet, assuming a hard-fought match without necessarily winning.
Our betting tip is Charlotte's victory in 2.12
