New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-271) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (+219) at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans are currently favored by 7 points, and the over/under line for the game is 216.5.
This is a non-conference matchup between the 5th-ranked Pelicans (39-25) and the 3rd-ranked Cavaliers (41-24). Cleveland has lost two straight games, while New Orleans comes into this one on a four-game winning streak.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Cavaliers and Pelicans did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Cavaliers have a record of 2-1. The Cavaliers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 222 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last three road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Cleveland posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Pelicans offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 104. New Orleans posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 5-4-1 ATS.
- Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Today, the Cavaliers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on the Pelicans. Cleveland is currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-24.
In games against the spread, the Cavaliers are 32-31 this season and 15-13 ATS on the road. As underdogs, their ATS record is 11-9 on the road and 9-12 overall.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 30-34-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 223.4 points.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers lost to the Suns by a score of 117-111. They were 7-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 220.5.
For the season, Cleveland is 19-11 on the road, and they are 11-9 ATS as underdogs. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.5 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are 27-17 against other teams and 14-7 in non-conference games. Today, they are 7-point underdogs and have a record of 9-12 as underdogs.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.7 points per game, which is 18th in the league. When playing on the road, they have scored 112.8 points per game.
When looking at their field goal percentage, the Cavaliers are 13th in the league at 47%. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the NBA at 97.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the league in made threes per game at 13.6. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Cleveland’s defense has been playing well, ranking 5th in the NBA with 109.7 points allowed per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.8% and allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Pelicans are looking to extend their win streak to five games as they take on the Cavaliers. New Orleans is currently favored by 7 points and has a record of 39-25, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference.
In Pelicans games this season, the average combined scoring total is 227.5 points, which is higher than today’s line of 216.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 28-36.
New Orleans’ most recent win came against the Hawks, with the Pelicans winning by a score of 116-103. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and the Pelicans covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites.
So far this season, the Pelicans have gone 35-28 against the spread, including a record of 17-13 ATS at home and 18-15 ATS on the road. As the favorite, their ATS record is 20-18.
In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are in 1st place in the Southwest Division. Against other teams in the West, they have a record of 24-18 compared to 15-7 against the East.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 116.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the NBA at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 5th in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA average in 56.2% of their games. They are also 12th in offensive rebounds and 11th in assists.
Coming into the game, the Pelicans’ defense has finished four straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 8th in the league at 111.1 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Pelicans are causing 12.7 turnovers per game, ranking 16th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
In spite of being 7 point underdogs, we anticipate the Cavaliers winning this one 114-113.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- We like the Cavaliers on the moneyline (+219)
- The Cavaliers are also our pick on the spread at +7
- Projecting a combined 227 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Knee – Questionable
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Personal – Out
- Max Strus – Knee – Out
- Evan Mobley – Ankle – Out
