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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction NBA Picks 11/6/24
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New Orleans Pelicans (3-5) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (8-0)
November 6, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +7.5 / Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 — Over/Under: 224.5
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Lakers, Magic, and Bucks, and they play the Nets and Warriors next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.3 points on 52.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.1 points and 4.3 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points and 6.5 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 11.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Hawks and Trail Blazers, and they play the Nets and Magic next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 107.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 24.6 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Emoni Bates, while Caris LeVert and Jaylon Tyson are questionable. The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, CJ McCollum, and Herbert Jones, while Zion Williamson and Jordan Hawkins are questionable.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The Pelicans have lost eight of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Smoothie King Center against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley ranks T4th in the league for points in the paint (100) this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (68.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 28th in the league for point differential per game this season (-8.4).
- The Pelicans rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (46.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are not only winning games and playing great at both ends of the floor, but they’re 7-1 ATS on the season. The New Orleans Pelicans continue to underachieve, they’re banged up, and they’re 2-6 ATS on the season. It’s still early, but this feels like two teams heading in different directions. Also, betting against the Cavs in their current form isn’t an option. I’ll lay the points with the Cavs.
