Cavaliers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 24, 2025, 12:41AM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 2:01PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face 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 up against a Pelicans side that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cleveland vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 76% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.24, Pelicans $4.25
- Line: Cavaliers -10 ($1.95), Pelicans +10 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 249 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 listed as 10-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 249 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 (+10) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 249-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.25 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +10 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 249 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Cavaliers vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter 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 recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Pelicans at Rocket Arena this Wednesday is the Cavaliers winning 127-118.
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 updatestips.
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 keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Cleveland vs New Orleans game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Pelicans at Rocket Arena is scheduled to commence 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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