Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 11-20-24 NBA Picks

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New Orleans Pelicans (4-11) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (15-1)
20 November 2024 at 7:30 p.m. 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 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here is 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 then play the Warriors, Pacers and Raptors. 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 grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers betting preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hornets, lost to the Celtics, and next they play the Raptors, Hawks and Wizards. 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 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 with 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.

Facts about total points

  • 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 point line.
  • Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine games as underdogs against opponents in the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total point line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be in a letdown spot after a hard fought game last night against the Celtics where they fell short for the first time. However, the Pelicans are also on the receiving end of a back-to-back and half of their team is injured. Throw them on the tail end of a back-to-back and it’s hard to see the Pels competing. 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.