New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers hoping to extend their current winning run in the NBA. They come into this game having improved to 11th in the Western Conference whereas their opponents are the fourth seed in the East. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
The Pelicans are witnessing a season turnaround. They are in the best form they have been in, all season, but sadly for them, it comes a little bit too late in terms of playoff contention.
James Borrego’s men are more than eight games adrift of the play-in places heading into the final 12 games of the season. They have won their last three matches and are coming off a back to back schedule against the Clippers.
Dejounte Murray is listed as questionable for this match.
The Cavaliers have won the last four meetings with the Pelicans. They won the season’s first meeting 141-118.
At the time of that blow out win, the Pels had compiled one of the worst records in the NBA and sat at the bottom of the West standings. They are a totally different team now and the Cavs will know this as they seek to earn a third consecutive victory.
Kenny Atkinson’s men, who have already qualified for the postseason, have compiled a 43-27 record. They are coming off a 115-110 victory over the Bulls in the first game of a short two-game road trip.
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New Orleans Pelicans v Cleveland Cavaliers Best Betting Odds
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2.7 | 1.49 |
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2.68 | 1.47 |
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2.7 | 1.47 |
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2.55 | 1.5 |
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2.55 | 1.5 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers match is: New Orleans Pelicans wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on 21/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 39.94% chance to pick up the win against Cleveland Cavaliers according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.7.
- There is a probability of 60.06% ⭐ for Cleveland Cavaliers to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 1.5 at Betway.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form
New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers Last Matches
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Murray
T. Murphy III
Z. Williamson
H. Jones
S. Bey
J. Harden
D. Mitchell
S. Merrill
E. Mobley
Substitutes
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
D. Schroder
K. Ellis
N. Tomlin
R. Minix
New Orleans Pelicans - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- The Pelicans have won their last three matches.
- The Pelicans have won their last seven games at home.
- Four of the Cavaliers’ last eight games have ended in defeat.
- 17 of the Cavaliers’ 27 losses have been against losing teams.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans v the Cleveland Cavaliers is that the New Orleans Pelicans wins. The Pelicans are witnessing a season turnaround and are in the best form they have been in all season.
They are currently on a three-game winning run, and when at home, this streak stretches far longer. The Cavs are also in good shape and will be a tough fixture for the Pels. The visitors, however, have struggled against losing sides and have suffered most of their losses against such teams.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
