Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/13/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Venue:  Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA 

Where to Watch:  BSNO

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +7, Pelicans -7; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +7, Pelicans -7; Over/Under:  217.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +7, Pelicans -7; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  41-24 (2nd place, Central Division)

New Orleans Pelicans:  39-25 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  5-5 last 10

New Orleans Pelicans:  7-3 last 10

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 41-24 record overall and they are 19-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Darius Garland led the team in points in that game with 30 while Caris LeVert was next on the team with 17 points. Caris LeVert led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 47.6% from the field, 32.6% from 3-point range, and 84.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.7 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 32-31-2 this season and their O/U record is 29-35-1.

The Pelicans are entering this game with a 39-25 record overall and they are 18-12 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. Trey Murphy III led the team in points in that game with 28 while Zion Williamson was next on the team with 27 points. Brandon Ingram led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Jonas Valančiūnas led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 57.3% from the field, 51.9% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.1 PPG against them. The Pelicans have an ATS record of 36-27-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-35-1.

The current betting odds have the Pelicans listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pelicans have looked good in their games this season with their 39-25 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the West right now. They have looked good on their home court this year with their 18-12 home record and they have also been getting hot in their games lately. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have also looked really good in their games this season with their 41-24 record overall which has them right near the top of the East and in a playoff spot, but they haven't been at their best lately either. They have been a good road team this year with their 19-11 road record but they are missing a lot of key starters in this game which has been negatively affecting them lately. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and have no momentum on their side with 2 losses in a row. The Pelicans have been the much hotter team coming into this one with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games and they also have a ton of momentum on their side 4 wins in a row now. The Pelicans have the momentum on their side right now and they will be able to take advantage of this banged up Cavs team on their home court. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pelicans to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers Pelicans Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, March 13, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Pelicans 119 Cavaliers 109.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 8-2 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 14-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 12-4 ATS revenging a loss where the opponent scored 110 or more points. 23-14 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 7-1 UNDER after playing 3 consecutive home games. 8-4 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent.

New Orleans Pelicans: 1-11 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more. 4-11 ATS after 4 or more consecutive wins. 24-11 UNDER after a game where they covered the spread. 17-8 UNDER after a win by 10 points or more. 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  D. Wade (SF) Ques Wed - Personal. D. Mitchell (SG) Late March - Knee. E. Mobley (C) Late March - Ankle. T. Thompson (C) Elig Sat - Suspension. M. Strus (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee. T. Jerome (SG) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

New Orleans Pelicans:  D. Daniels (SG) Late March - Knee.

“We know we’re capable of winning those type of ballgames, regardless of who we have out there. After they threw a punch, I feel like we kept punching back, but they got hot and it was hard to stop them.” - Caris LeVert after their loss against the Suns in their game on Monday.

“When he keeps it simple, like he’s been doing, the simple can be spectacular. Trey’s shooting has been off the charts the last five to seven games.” - Willie Green on Trey Murphy after his team’s win against the Hawks in their game on Sunday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Caris LeVert

SF Isaac Okoro

PF Dean Wade

C Jarrett Allen

PG CJ McCollum

SG Brandon Ingram

SF Herbert Jones

PF Zion Williamson

C Jonas Valanciunas

PPG: D. Mitchell (28)

APG: D. Mitchell (6.2)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10.7)

PPG: Z. Williamson (22.1)

APG: B. Ingram (5.9)

Reb/G: J. Valanciunas (9.5)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)

New Orleans Pelicans: Willie Green (3rd season)