Hornets +8.5 is a bet on Charlotte creating extra shots against Cleveland. Through 10 games, the Hornets rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.9%.
The Cavaliers have allowed 16.7 second-chance points per game through their first 10, including 26 against New York on Saturday.
At the other end, Charlotte ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage at 72.5%. The Hornets allow 12.3 second-chance points per game, the second fewest in the NBA.