Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

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Cleveland Cavaliers
23/12/2025 19:30
New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction :

 

New Orleans Pelicans +10.0 handicap

 
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The Cleveland Cavaliers host the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA interconference clash on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers are seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 16–14 record, while the New Orleans Pelicans are third from bottom in the Western Conference with an 8–22 record. Here is our prediction.

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended a three-game losing run with a narrow victory against the Charlotte Hornets in their most recent outing. Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points to inspire the team to a 139–132 home win against the Hornets.  

They also defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in their last three meetings. However, Kenny Atkinson's men have been unconvincing in their last seven home games, losing five and winning two. 

The New Orleans Pelicans head into this game in fine form. They edged past the Dallas Mavericks 119–113 on Tuesday to extend their winning streak to five games. 

Nevertheless, the Pelicans are likely to face a difficult challenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. They have posted a dismal 1–6 record in their last seven away games and have lost three of their last four away visits to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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1.25 4.2
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1.25 4
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1.27 3.95
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1.22 4
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1.25 3.9
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Who will win the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Basketball game?

Our prediction for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: New Orleans Pelicans +10.0 handicap.

The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 23/12/2025 of the current NBA season:

  • Cleveland Cavaliers has a 70.49% chance to pick up the win against New Orleans Pelicans according to Unibet ⭐ with the odds of 1.27.
  • There is a probability of 29.51% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs Cleveland Cavaliers with odds of 4.25 at Bwin.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form

Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA

Teams % P W L Series
7
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
0.548 31 17 14 2
13
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
0.258 31 8 23 -1

Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers Last matches
L W L L L W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

22 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
139 :  132
Charlotte Hornets

19 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
125 :  136
Chicago Bulls

17 Dec 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
127 :  111
Cleveland Cavaliers

14 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
111 :  119
Charlotte Hornets

12 Dec 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
126 :  130
Cleveland Cavaliers

6 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
94 :  99
Golden State Warriors
L W L L L W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

22 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
139 :  132
Charlotte Hornets

19 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
125 :  136
Chicago Bulls

14 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
111 :  119
Charlotte Hornets

6 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
94 :  99
Golden State Warriors

5 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
130 :  117
San Antonio Spurs

3 Dec 2025 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
110 :  122
Portland Trail Blazers
W L L W W L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

17 Dec 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
127 :  111
Cleveland Cavaliers

12 Dec 2025 - NBA

Washington Wizards
126 :  130
Cleveland Cavaliers

1 Dec 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
119 :  135
Cleveland Cavaliers

28 Nov 2025 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
130 :  123
Cleveland Cavaliers

24 Nov 2025 - NBA

Toronto Raptors
110 :  99
Cleveland Cavaliers

12 Nov 2025 - NBA

Miami Heat
116 :  130
Cleveland Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Last matches
L W W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

22 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
119 :  113
Dallas Mavericks

20 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
128 :  109
Indiana Pacers

18 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
133 :  128
Houston Rockets

14 Dec 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
104 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

11 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
143 :  120
Portland Trail Blazers

8 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
132 :  135
San Antonio Spurs
L L W W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

22 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
119 :  113
Dallas Mavericks

20 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
128 :  109
Indiana Pacers

18 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
133 :  128
Houston Rockets

11 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
143 :  120
Portland Trail Blazers

8 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
132 :  135
San Antonio Spurs

4 Dec 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
116 :  125
Minnesota Timberwolves
L L L L L W
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Losses

5/6 (83%)

14 Dec 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
104 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

6 Dec 2025 - NBA

Brooklyn Nets
119 :  101
New Orleans Pelicans

30 Nov 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
133 :  121
New Orleans Pelicans

29 Nov 2025 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
104 :  96
New Orleans Pelicans

21 Nov 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
118 :  115
New Orleans Pelicans

10 Nov 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
121 :  98
New Orleans Pelicans

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)

Cleveland Cavaliers

83 %

New Orleans Pelicans

17 %

20 Nov 2024 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
128 :  100
New Orleans Pelicans

6 Nov 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
122 :  131
Cleveland Cavaliers

13 Mar 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
95 :  116
Cleveland Cavaliers

21 Dec 2023 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
104 :  123
New Orleans Pelicans

10 Feb 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
107 :  118
Cleveland Cavaliers

16 Jan 2023 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
113 :  103
New Orleans Pelicans

Cleveland Cavaliers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games.
  2. The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their last three games against the New Orleans Pelicans.
  3. The New Orleans Pelicans have won their last five games.
  4. The New Orleans Pelicans have lost six of their last seven away games.
  5. The New Orleans Pelicans have lost three of their last four away visits to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Given their dominant recent record against the New Orleans Pelicans and the expected support of the Cleveland crowd, Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as favorites to win this game. However, the New Orleans Pelicans will prove a tough nut to crack, having improved immensely of late. 

Notably, both teams head into Wednesday's encounter with their respective weaknesses. Cleveland Cavaliers' form has dipped recently, while the New Orleans Pelicans have struggled on the road. Hence, we expect the game to swing either way by a competitive margin. Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction is New Orleans Pelicans +10.0 handicap.

Prediction :

 

New Orleans Pelicans +10.0 handicap

 
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction