Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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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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Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.25 | 4.2 |
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1.25 | 4 |
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1.24 | 4 |
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1.25 | 4.2 |
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1.22 | 4 |
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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 Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.25.
- There is a probability of 29.51% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs Cleveland Cavaliers with odds of 4.2 at Bet365.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA
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0.634 | 82 | 52 | 30 | 1 |
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 |
Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Mitchell
S. Merrill
D. Garland
J. Fears
T. Murphy III
S. Bey
Substitutes
C. Porter
T. Proctor
L. Ball
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
D. Murray
J. Alvarado
Z. Williamson
K. Looney
Cleveland Cavaliers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their last three games against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have won their last five games.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have lost six of their last seven away games.
- 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.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
