Pelicans vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 21, 2026, 2:45PM | Published: Mar 21, 2026, 1:10PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, commencing at 10:00am AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are up against a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's New Orleans vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.60, Cavaliers $1.53
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 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 Pelicans at $2.60 and the Cavaliers at $1.53.
The Pelicans are 4.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236.5 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 236.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center on Sunday is the Cavaliers winning 120-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Cleveland game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Cleveland match-up.
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Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Cleveland predictions have been made 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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