Cavaliers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 22, 2023, 12:42AM | Published: Dec 21, 2023, 8:48AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen and Craig Porter, the Cavaliers are up against a Pelicans team that includes Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Pelicans
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cleveland-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 65% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
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Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $2.50, Pelicans $1.65
- Line: Cavaliers +3.5 ($2.00), Pelicans -3.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Cavaliers at $2.50 and the Pelicans at $1.65.
The Cavaliers are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (-3.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 224.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.65 with Betfair (65% probability) 🔥
- Line: Pelicans -3.5 at $1.93 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Pelicans at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Friday has the Pelicans winning 114-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for New Orleans vs Cleveland player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Caris LeVert is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| Craig Porter | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Max Strus | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Sam Merrill | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 18 | 14 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cleveland vs New Orleans game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
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Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Pelicans at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 22 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Cleveland vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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