Cleveland Cavaliers vs
New Orleans PelicansPredictions & Preview

Cleveland Cavaliers Look to Stay Undefeated Against New Orleans Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans as one of two unbeaten teams in the NBA. They are coming off a close victory over Milwaukee and will look to extend their perfect record. The Pelicans, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Portland in their last game. The game will take place at the Smoothie King Center at 8:10 EST, with the Cavaliers being the betting favorites at -7.5. Our predictions for the Cavaliers vs. Pelicans game are detailed below.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cavaliers -300 | Pelicans +250
• Spread: Cavaliers -7.5 (-110) | Pelicans +7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 224 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 75%.

Cleveland vs New Orleans Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have put on an impressive performance, staying undefeated over the past few days by defeating the Bucks in two consecutive games. Led by Darius Garland's standout performance with 39 points, the Cavaliers have showcased a potent offense ranking second in the league with 122.3 points per game and shooting a league best 51.3% from the field. The team's defense has also been solid, allowing 109.1 points per game and ranking eighth in the league. The Cavaliers are focused on improving their rebounding, where they currently rank 25th in the league. Head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized the team's focus on internal improvement as they continue their successful season. The Cavaliers are currently ranked 2nd in offense, 8th in defense, and hold a record of 8-0 this season. Injury report for the team includes game-time decisions for Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Jaylon Tyson.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans have struggled offensively, averaging 107.8 points per game and shooting 44.8% from the field. Their defense is giving up 116.1 points per game, with opponents shooting 49.2% from the field. Zion Williamson, who leads the team in assists and rebounds, has been out with a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have a power ranking of 18 and are ranking 26th in offense and 19th in defense. They have a record of 3-5 overall. Their upcoming game against Cleveland has Williamson listed as a game-time decision, along with other players dealing with injuries.

Pelicans Face Uphill Battle Against Record-Breaking Cavaliers

The upcoming matchup between New Orleans and the team with the best record in the NBA presents a challenging task for the Pelicans. Facing the Cavaliers without key players like Williamson and Jordan Hawkins, who is averaging 17.6 points per game, adds to the difficulty. Although the Cavaliers have been successful without a high-scoring player, with an 8-0 record, it is evident that teamwork and balanced contributions have been crucial to their success. Additionally, the Cavaliers have demonstrated strong performance against the spread, boasting a 5-1 record when favored and 3-1 at home. In their last three games against New Orleans, they have also maintained a 3-1 against the spread record. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place a wager on the Cavaliers for this matchup.

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