New Orleans Pelicans (4-11) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (15-1)
November 20, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -13.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Lakers and Mavericks, and they play the Warriors, Pacers, and Raptors next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 103.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.6 points and 6 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hornets, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Raptors, Hawks, and Wizards next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.3 points on 52.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.6 points and 4.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.4 points and 7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers could be in a letdown spot after a hard-fought game last night against the Celtics, where they came up short for the first time. However, the Pelicans are also on the end of a back-to-back, and half of their team is injured. Throw them on the end of a back-to-back, and it’s tough seeing the Pels compete. Heck, the Pelicans lost to the Mavericks 91-132. I want nothing to do with the Pelicans and their injury situation. Give me the Cavs.
