New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are currently the betting favorite,
Game outlook
The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are currently the betting favorite, opening at -14 with the current line at Cleveland -13.5. Please note that this information was provided prior to the conclusion of Tuesday's games.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pelicans +600 | Cavaliers -900
Spread: Pelicans +13.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -13.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 222 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 90%.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday and Cleveland on Wednesday in a back-to-back series. The team currently holds a record of 4-11 and is without several key players including CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, and Jose Alvarado. Offensively, the Pelicans are averaging 104.6 PPG, ranking 29th in the NBA, and shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.7% from three. Defensively, they are allowing 113.3 PPG and opponents are shooting 48.2% from the field and 37.3% from three. With a power ranking of 21, New Orleans ranks 29th in offense and 18th in defense. They have a field goal percentage of 43.83% and a free throw percentage of 78.97%. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 48.15% from the field and 78.00% from the free-throw line. Overall, the Pelicans have struggled this season but continue to compete despite missing key players.