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

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Cavaliers

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

We are happy to get with the Pelicans against the spread. -110 is available that they are able to cover +9.5 against the Cavaliers and that looks very reasonable.

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New Orleans Pelicans beat Dallas Mavericks in their previous game, making it five straight victories. It was a 119-113 home win at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson tallied 24 points, while Derik Queen put up 19 and Saddiq Bey 19.

Cleveland Cavaliers were winners last time out. It was a 139-132 home victory against Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, De'Andre Hunter had 27, while Darius Garland recorded 27 points and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs beat the Pelicans when the teams last met. It was a 128-100 scoreline at Rocket Arena. The Cavs have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	16	14	0.533	119.3	117.5	1.8	10-8	6-6	6-2	13-11	4-6	1W
Pelicans	8	22	0.267	115.4	122.2	-6.8	6-12	2-10	3-6	4-19	5-5	5W

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 124.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 50.1% from the field and 85.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 123.5 points and 46.5 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 20.8 points, with Jose Alvarado making 1.7 (40.5%) 3-pointers per game. Derik Queen averages 8.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

The Cavs have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.0 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 82.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 121.4 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.8 points and 3.7 (38.9%) 3-pointers made. Jaylon Tyson has an average of 6.7 rebounds and Darius Garland 5.5 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s back Pelicans in this NBA matchup. The underdogs have been given an appealing +9.5 on the spread. We think -110 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line.

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Key Pelicans vs Cavaliers stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 consecutive games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games against Pelicans.

Pelicans +9.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 118 - 124 Cavaliers

The Cavaliers to win by a 124-118 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that New Orleans Pelicans are least likely to win at +300.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 239.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 239.5 at -110.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Moneyline

Pelicans

+300

Cavaliers

-370

Point Spread

Pelicans +9.5

-110

Cavaliers -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 239.5

-110

Over 239.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

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The Cavs have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, putting up 116.80 points on average and giving up 117.00.

The Pelicans have gone 2-8 across their last 10 road games, posting 109.50 points per contest while yielding 118.70.

The Cavs beat the Pelicans 128-100 when they last met at Rocket Arena. In the previous 8 head-to-head matchups at Rocket Arena, both teams have come away with four wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O237.5	U237.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		4-6	233.80	116.80	117.00	3	7
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		2-8	228.20	109.50	118.70	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O237.5 = Games Over 237.5 Points
• U237.5 = Games Under 237.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 248.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 237.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 124.90 pts and allowed 123.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 109.50 pts and allowed 118.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 241.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 237.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 237.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 121.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.80 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 37.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.10 (85%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 34.20
• Assists: 28.00
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.8, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 3.00
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (82.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.5, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.30 (77.23%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

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
Knicks	20	8	0.714	120.6	112.9	7.7	14-2	6-6	5-2	16-8	8-2	1W
Celtics	18	11	0.621	116	110	6	10-5	8-6	5-4	14-8	8-2	3W
76ers	16	11	0.593	117	115.4	1.6	9-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	7-3	2W
Raptors	17	13	0.567	113.5	112.3	1.2	8-7	9-6	3-6	15-9	3-7	2L
Nets	8	19	0.296	109.1	114.2	-5.1	4-11	4-8	2-7	7-14	5-5	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	23	6	0.793	118.6	111.8	6.8	13-2	10-4	5-3	17-5	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	16	14	0.533	119.3	117.5	1.8	10-8	6-6	6-2	13-11	4-6	1W
Bulls	13	15	0.464	119.5	123	-3.5	7-6	6-9	3-5	10-10	4-6	3W
Bucks	11	18	0.379	113.1	116.9	-3.8	8-8	3-10	3-4	9-13	3-7	3L
Pacers	6	23	0.207	109.7	117.9	-8.2	5-10	1-13	2-5	4-13	3-7	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	16	13	0.552	117.4	115.1	2.3	10-5	6-8	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Heat	15	14	0.517	120.2	117.8	2.4	10-4	5-10	2-3	9-9	2-8	2L
Hawks	15	15	0.5	118.7	119.4	-0.7	5-8	10-7	4-2	9-10	3-7	3L
Hornets	9	20	0.31	115.1	119.2	-4.1	6-8	3-12	2-4	8-14	4-6	2L
Wizards	5	22	0.185	112.7	126.1	-13.4	2-10	3-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	26	3	0.897	122.3	106.2	16.1	14-1	12-2	5-2	22-3	8-2	1W
Nuggets	21	7	0.75	125.1	116	9.1	9-5	12-2	3-1	15-6	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	19	10	0.655	118.6	113.8	4.8	11-5	8-5	4-3	13-9	8-2	2W
Trail Blazers	12	17	0.414	117.5	120.9	-3.4	5-7	7-10	3-3	10-11	4-6	1L
Jazz	10	18	0.357	119.6	127.1	-7.5	7-9	3-9	0-6	6-13	4-6	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	19	8	0.704	118	116.9	1.1	7-4	12-4	3-3	14-6	6-4	1L
Suns	15	13	0.536	114.3	114.1	0.2	9-5	6-8	6-4	14-12	4-6	1L
Warriors	15	15	0.5	114.2	112.3	1.9	9-4	6-11	4-2	11-10	5-5	2W
Clippers	7	21	0.25	110.6	116	-5.4	4-8	3-13	2-4	5-14	2-8	1W
Kings	7	22	0.241	111.5	122	-10.5	4-9	3-13	1-3	5-19	2-8	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	21	7	0.75	120.1	113.7	6.4	10-2	11-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	6W
Rockets	17	9	0.654	121	112.2	8.8	8-2	9-7	2-3	10-8	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	13	16	0.448	114.3	115.8	-1.5	6-8	7-8	4-3	12-9	6-4	2L
Mavericks	11	19	0.367	113	116.9	-3.9	8-9	3-10	2-6	5-13	6-4	2L
Pelicans	8	22	0.267	115.4	122.2	-6.8	6-12	2-10	3-6	4-19	5-5	5W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	23	6	0.793	118.6	111.8	6.8	13-2	10-4	5-3	17-5	8-2	2W
Knicks	20	8	0.714	120.6	112.9	7.7	14-2	6-6	5-2	16-8	8-2	1W
Celtics	18	11	0.621	116	110	6	10-5	8-6	5-4	14-8	8-2	3W
76ers	16	11	0.593	117	115.4	1.6	9-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	7-3	2W
Raptors	17	13	0.567	113.5	112.3	1.2	8-7	9-6	3-6	15-9	3-7	2L
Magic	16	13	0.552	117.4	115.1	2.3	10-5	6-8	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	16	14	0.533	119.3	117.5	1.8	10-8	6-6	6-2	13-11	4-6	1W
Heat	15	14	0.517	120.2	117.8	2.4	10-4	5-10	2-3	9-9	2-8	2L
Hawks	15	15	0.5	118.7	119.4	-0.7	5-8	10-7	4-2	9-10	3-7	3L
Bulls	13	15	0.464	119.5	123	-3.5	7-6	6-9	3-5	10-10	4-6	3W
Bucks	11	18	0.379	113.1	116.9	-3.8	8-8	3-10	3-4	9-13	3-7	3L
Hornets	9	20	0.31	115.1	119.2	-4.1	6-8	3-12	2-4	8-14	4-6	2L
Nets	8	19	0.296	109.1	114.2	-5.1	4-11	4-8	2-7	7-14	5-5	1W
Pacers	6	23	0.207	109.7	117.9	-8.2	5-10	1-13	2-5	4-13	3-7	5L
Wizards	5	22	0.185	112.7	126.1	-13.4	2-10	3-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	26	3	0.897	122.3	106.2	16.1	14-1	12-2	5-2	22-3	8-2	1W
Spurs	21	7	0.75	120.1	113.7	6.4	10-2	11-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	6W
Nuggets	21	7	0.75	125.1	116	9.1	9-5	12-2	3-1	15-6	8-2	1W
Lakers	19	8	0.704	118	116.9	1.1	7-4	12-4	3-3	14-6	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	19	10	0.655	118.6	113.8	4.8	11-5	8-5	4-3	13-9	8-2	2W
Rockets	17	9	0.654	121	112.2	8.8	8-2	9-7	2-3	10-8	5-5	1L
Suns	15	13	0.536	114.3	114.1	0.2	9-5	6-8	6-4	14-12	4-6	1L
Warriors	15	15	0.5	114.2	112.3	1.9	9-4	6-11	4-2	11-10	5-5	2W
Grizzlies	13	16	0.448	114.3	115.8	-1.5	6-8	7-8	4-3	12-9	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	12	17	0.414	117.5	120.9	-3.4	5-7	7-10	3-3	10-11	4-6	1L
Mavericks	11	19	0.367	113	116.9	-3.9	8-9	3-10	2-6	5-13	6-4	2L
Jazz	10	18	0.357	119.6	127.1	-7.5	7-9	3-9	0-6	6-13	4-6	3L
Pelicans	8	22	0.267	115.4	122.2	-6.8	6-12	2-10	3-6	4-19	5-5	5W
Clippers	7	21	0.25	110.6	116	-5.4	4-8	3-13	2-4	5-14	2-8	1W
Kings	7	22	0.241	111.5	122	-10.5	4-9	3-13	1-3	5-19	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	26	3	0.897	122.3	106.2	16.1	14-1	12-2	5-2	22-3	8-2	1W
Pistons	23	6	0.793	118.6	111.8	6.8	13-2	10-4	5-3	17-5	8-2	2W
Nuggets	21	7	0.75	125.1	116	9.1	9-5	12-2	3-1	15-6	8-2	1W
Spurs	21	7	0.75	120.1	113.7	6.4	10-2	11-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	6W
Knicks	20	8	0.714	120.6	112.9	7.7	14-2	6-6	5-2	16-8	8-2	1W
Lakers	19	8	0.704	118	116.9	1.1	7-4	12-4	3-3	14-6	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	19	10	0.655	118.6	113.8	4.8	11-5	8-5	4-3	13-9	8-2	2W
Rockets	17	9	0.654	121	112.2	8.8	8-2	9-7	2-3	10-8	5-5	1L
Celtics	18	11	0.621	116	110	6	10-5	8-6	5-4	14-8	8-2	3W
76ers	16	11	0.593	117	115.4	1.6	9-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	7-3	2W
Raptors	17	13	0.567	113.5	112.3	1.2	8-7	9-6	3-6	15-9	3-7	2L
Magic	16	13	0.552	117.4	115.1	2.3	10-5	6-8	5-2	12-9	5-5	1L
Suns	15	13	0.536	114.3	114.1	0.2	9-5	6-8	6-4	14-12	4-6	1L
Cavaliers	16	14	0.533	119.3	117.5	1.8	10-8	6-6	6-2	13-11	4-6	1W
Heat	15	14	0.517	120.2	117.8	2.4	10-4	5-10	2-3	9-9	2-8	2L
Hawks	15	15	0.5	118.7	119.4	-0.7	5-8	10-7	4-2	9-10	3-7	3L
Warriors	15	15	0.5	114.2	112.3	1.9	9-4	6-11	4-2	11-10	5-5	2W
Bulls	13	15	0.464	119.5	123	-3.5	7-6	6-9	3-5	10-10	4-6	3W
Grizzlies	13	16	0.448	114.3	115.8	-1.5	6-8	7-8	4-3	12-9	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	12	17	0.414	117.5	120.9	-3.4	5-7	7-10	3-3	10-11	4-6	1L
Bucks	11	18	0.379	113.1	116.9	-3.8	8-8	3-10	3-4	9-13	3-7	3L
Mavericks	11	19	0.367	113	116.9	-3.9	8-9	3-10	2-6	5-13	6-4	2L
Jazz	10	18	0.357	119.6	127.1	-7.5	7-9	3-9	0-6	6-13	4-6	3L
Hornets	9	20	0.31	115.1	119.2	-4.1	6-8	3-12	2-4	8-14	4-6	2L
Nets	8	19	0.296	109.1	114.2	-5.1	4-11	4-8	2-7	7-14	5-5	1W
Pelicans	8	22	0.267	115.4	122.2	-6.8	6-12	2-10	3-6	4-19	5-5	5W
Clippers	7	21	0.25	110.6	116	-5.4	4-8	3-13	2-4	5-14	2-8	1W
Kings	7	22	0.241	111.5	122	-10.5	4-9	3-13	1-3	5-19	2-8	1W
Pacers	6	23	0.207	109.7	117.9	-8.2	5-10	1-13	2-5	4-13	3-7	5L
Wizards	5	22	0.185	112.7	126.1	-13.4	2-10	3-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

• 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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