The Cleveland Cavaliers (8-0) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (3-5) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on Gulf. The Cavaliers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans

The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win

The Cavaliers improved to 8-0 this season with a 116-114 win over the Bucks on Monday. Cleveland, playing at home, was favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 230 narrowly went over the 228.5 line.

Cleveland went on an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 57-48 to 68-48. However, Milwaukee stormed back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Cavs 31-16. Cleveland responded by winning the 4th quarter 27-23 to seal the win.

The Pelicans Are Coming Off A Win

The Pelicans fell to 3-5 on the season after a 118-100 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. New Orleans, favored by 1 point, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 218 narrowly missed the over/under line of 219.

New Orleans started strong, leading 30-21 after the 1st quarter, but Portland went on a 10-0 run to stretch their lead. The Pelicans entered the 4th quarter down 82-79 but were outscored 39-18 in the final period.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

Darius Garland’s 39-point performance, including 7 threes at 63.6%, led the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks. Garland also added 8 assists and scored 12 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Cleveland hit 17 threes at 45.9% and shot 50.5% overall. Evan Mobley contributed 17 points, while Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell each added 14, with Allen grabbing 15 rebounds.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 27 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 45.8% from the field. Brandon Boston added 20 points, while Jose Alvarado contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3%.

The Pelicans struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 28.6% clip, and shot 45.2% overall. Ingram scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, while Alvarado added 9 in the opening period.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Despite giving up 114 points on 48% shooting, the Cavaliers’ defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. Cleveland fouled sparingly, sending Milwaukee to the line only 15 times, where they made 13 free throws.

The Cavaliers struggled to defend the three, as the Bucks hit 17 threes at a 48% clip. Cleveland allowed 7 offensive rebounds but came up with 10 steals and 4 blocked shots.

Pelicans Team Defense

Despite giving up 114 points, the Cavaliers’ defense came through in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win over the Bucks. Cleveland struggled to contain Milwaukee’s shooters, who hit 17 threes at a 48% clip.

The Cavaliers sent the Bucks to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws. Cleveland finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Trends

• In their last five road games, Cleveland has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 110 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
• In their last five games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 99 points per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Prediction

Our bet is on the Cavaliers for a win, and we project the score to be 128-89. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Cavaliers with the spread at -7.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224 and our model has the Cavaliers and Pelicans finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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