Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Considering the +5 that is available for the Pelicans, our prediction is that they will cover the spread against the Cavaliers. The underdogs can stay in the game and -110 is on offer.

Cleveland Cavaliers won their previous game 115-110. This victory at United Center against Chicago Bulls was their third road win on the spin. James Harden poured in 36 points, with Evan Mobley contributing 26 and Jaylon Tyson adding 18.

New Orleans Pelicans have enjoyed seven consecutive home wins at Smoothie King Center. Last time out, LA Clippers were beaten 105-99. Trey Murphy scored 27 points, while Saddiq Bey finished with 20 and Zion Williamson 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs beat the Pelicans when the teams last met. It was a 141-118 scoreline at Rocket Arena. The Cavs have won four on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 116.9 points, 42.5 rebounds, 27.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.2 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Evan Mobley is averaging 21.5 points and 10.6 rebounds, while James Harden averages 6.7 assist and 3.0 (42.9%) 3-pointers.

The Pelicans have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.0 points, 45.4 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 21.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 (42.7%) 3-pointers made, while Yves Missi has an average of 6.5 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Pelicans should give a good account of themselves in this NBA contest and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +5 looks attractive and -110 is available.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Cavaliers vs Pelicans stats:

• The +5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 consecutive games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games.

Pelicans +5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 115 - 112 Pelicans

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Cavaliers enjoying a 115-112 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Cleveland Cavaliers at -200 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 67% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +168 about New Orleans Pelicans.

5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 234.5 right now. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 234.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

-200

Pelicans

+168

Point Spread

Cavaliers -5

-110

Pelicans +5

-110

Total Points

Under 234.5

-110

Over 234.5

-110

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The Pelicans have stacked up seven straight victories at Smoothie King Center. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 120.60 points per matchup and conceding 112.40.

The Cavaliers have strung together three road victories in a row. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 118.90 points per contest while yielding 115.20.

The Cavs beat the Pelicans 131-122 when they last met at Smoothie King Center. In the last 7 head-to-head games at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have notched four victories, with the Cavs posting three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		8-2	233.00	120.60	112.40	5	5
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		6-4	234.10	118.90	115.20	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
• U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.90 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 115.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.00 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.60 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (72.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (74.24%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.00 (80.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (76.1%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.70

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	47	23	0.671	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	4W
Knicks	46	25	0.648	116.8	110.3	6.5	25-9	21-16	12-3	30-15	7-3	5W
Raptors	39	30	0.565	114	112	2	19-16	20-14	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
76ers	38	32	0.543	115.6	116.1	-0.5	20-16	18-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1W
Nets	17	53	0.243	106.2	115.3	-9.1	9-26	8-27	3-12	12-32	2-8	6L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
Hawks	38	32	0.543	117.7	116.6	1.1	19-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1L
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Nuggets	43	28	0.606	120.7	116.5	4.2	20-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	43	28	0.606	118.6	114.8	3.8	24-13	19-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	35	36	0.493	115.1	117.1	-2	18-16	17-20	7-7	25-19	6-4	3W
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Warriors	33	37	0.471	114.8	114.5	0.3	19-15	14-22	6-6	22-22	2-8	2L
Kings	18	53	0.254	110.8	121	-10.2	12-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	4-6	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Rockets	42	27	0.609	113.9	109.8	4.1	24-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	1W
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	24	45	0.348	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-21	11-24	6-7	19-27	1-9	1L
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	23	0.671	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	4W
Knicks	46	25	0.648	116.8	110.3	6.5	25-9	21-16	12-3	30-15	7-3	5W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Raptors	39	30	0.565	114	112	2	19-16	20-14	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
Hawks	38	32	0.543	117.7	116.6	1.1	19-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1L
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
76ers	38	32	0.543	115.6	116.1	-0.5	20-16	18-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Nets	17	53	0.243	106.2	115.3	-9.1	9-26	8-27	3-12	12-32	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Rockets	42	27	0.609	113.9	109.8	4.1	24-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	1W
Nuggets	43	28	0.606	120.7	116.5	4.2	20-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	43	28	0.606	118.6	114.8	3.8	24-13	19-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1L
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	35	36	0.493	115.1	117.1	-2	18-16	17-20	7-7	25-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	33	37	0.471	114.8	114.5	0.3	19-15	14-22	6-6	22-22	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	24	45	0.348	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-21	11-24	6-7	19-27	1-9	1L
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W
Kings	18	53	0.254	110.8	121	-10.2	12-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	4-6	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	55	15	0.786	118.5	107.5	11	29-7	26-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	10W
Spurs	52	18	0.743	118.8	111.6	7.2	27-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	4W
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	23	0.671	114.4	107	7.4	24-10	23-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	4W
Knicks	46	25	0.648	116.8	110.3	6.5	25-9	21-16	12-3	30-15	7-3	5W
Lakers	45	25	0.643	116.6	115.1	1.5	23-12	22-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	8W
Cavaliers	43	27	0.614	119.1	114.8	4.3	22-13	21-14	10-5	28-17	6-4	2W
Rockets	42	27	0.609	113.9	109.8	4.1	24-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	1W
Nuggets	43	28	0.606	120.7	116.5	4.2	20-13	23-15	6-5	25-16	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	43	28	0.606	118.6	114.8	3.8	24-13	19-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1L
Raptors	39	30	0.565	114	112	2	19-16	20-14	4-10	29-16	5-5	1L
Suns	39	31	0.557	112.2	111.2	1	22-13	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	4L
Magic	38	31	0.551	115.4	114.4	1	22-13	16-18	9-7	24-21	7-3	3L
Hawks	38	32	0.543	117.7	116.6	1.1	19-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1L
Heat	38	32	0.543	120.3	117.1	3.2	23-13	15-19	7-7	22-20	7-3	3L
76ers	38	32	0.543	115.6	116.1	-0.5	20-16	18-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	36	34	0.514	116	112.2	3.8	16-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	35	36	0.493	115.1	117.1	-2	18-16	17-20	7-7	25-19	6-4	3W
Clippers	34	36	0.486	113.2	112.7	0.5	19-15	15-21	8-6	21-23	5-5	4L
Warriors	33	37	0.471	114.8	114.5	0.3	19-15	14-22	6-6	22-22	2-8	2L
Bucks	28	41	0.406	111	116.4	-5.4	16-19	12-22	9-6	20-27	2-8	2L
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	25	46	0.352	115.6	119.3	-3.7	16-21	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	24	45	0.348	115.7	118.6	-2.9	13-21	11-24	6-7	19-27	1-9	1L
Mavericks	23	47	0.329	113.3	118.5	-5.2	14-21	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	49	0.3	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-22	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1W
Kings	18	53	0.254	110.8	121	-10.2	12-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	4-6	2L
Nets	17	53	0.243	106.2	115.3	-9.1	9-26	8-27	3-12	12-32	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	53	0.232	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-25	5-28	2-12	11-33	0-10	14L
Pacers	15	55	0.214	111.3	120.2	-8.9	10-25	5-30	3-10	11-33	0-10	15L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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