Cavaliers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 4:20PM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 2:01PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Pelicans line-up that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cavaliers vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Cleveland vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 77% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.24, Pelicans $4.25
- Line: Cavaliers -9.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 245 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.24 and the Pelicans at $4.25.
The Cavaliers are 9.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 245 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 245-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.25 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 245 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Cavaliers vs Pelicans betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Pelicans at Rocket Arena on Wednesday is the Cavaliers winning 126-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs New Orleans game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs New Orleans game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Pelicans at Rocket Arena is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday 24 December 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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