Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Check out our Pelicans vs. Cavaliers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Cleveland.

  • The Pelicans make their way to Cleveland at 4-11.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 114.5 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers possess a 15-1 record so far.
  • Cleveland has an effective field goal percentage of 60% (1st).
  • The Cavaliers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (4-11) will travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-1) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 13.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 221.5.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on Gulf.

Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Betting Odds CLE -13.5, NO +602 | CLE -909 O/U 221.5

Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Come Through as Road Underdogs?

The Pelicans’ season continued to struggle after a 132-91 loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday, dropping their record to 4-11. Entering the game as +13 point underdogs, New Orleans failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, just over the 222-point line.

Dallas took control early with an 11-0 run, pushing the score from 11-6 to 22-6. New Orleans tried to respond in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 22-19, but Dallas pulled away again in the 3rd and 4th quarters, outscoring the Pelicans 34-18 and 35-22, respectively.

The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 132-91 loss to the Mavericks, shooting just 39.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was average, hitting 11 threes at a 34.4% clip.

Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 19 points, 8 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Brandon Ingram added 17 points, scoring 6 in the 3rd, while Javonte Green contributed 14 points.

The Pelicans struggled defensively, giving up 132 points to the Mavericks. Their worst quarter was the 1st, where they allowed 44 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they faltered again in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 34 and 35 points, respectively.

New Orleans allowed Dallas to shoot 52% from the field, including 45% from three, with the Mavericks hitting 14 threes. The Pelicans sent Dallas to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

Cavaliers Preview: Will Cleveland Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Pelicans fell to 4-11 on the season after a 132-91 road loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. New Orleans entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 41 points. The total points for the game finished at 223, just over the pre-game line of 222.

Dallas jumped out to a 22-6 lead with an early 11-0 run. While the Pelicans held the Mavericks to 19 points in the 2nd quarter, they couldn’t capitalize, scoring just 22 points themselves. Dallas took control again in the 3rd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 34-18, and continued to dominate in the 4th, winning the final period 35-22.

Donovan Mitchell poured in 35 points, including 18 in the 4th quarter, in the Cavaliers' 120-117 loss to the Celtics. Evan Mobley added 14 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter, while Craig Porter contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency.

The Cavs shot 49.5% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 34.5% rate. Mitchell connected on 3 threes, shooting 27.3% from deep.

Defensively, the Cavaliers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 120-117 loss to the Celtics. Cleveland allowed Boston to shoot 51% from the field overall.

The Cavaliers had a tough time defending the three, as the Celtics hit 22 threes at a 53% clip. Cleveland sent Boston to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 96 points per game.
  • Through their last three home contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Cleveland posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
  • The Cavaliers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Pelicans vs Cavaliers Prediction

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