Cleveland Cavaliers vs

New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

In the upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the odds heavily favor the Pelicans at 58.2 percent. The Pelicans are forecasted to shoot more efficiently from the field compared to the Cavaliers, with a shooting percentage of 49.0 percent for New Orleans and 47.4 percent for Cleveland. Additionally, the Pelicans hold an advantage in rebounding, averaging 40.6 compared to the Cavaliers' 38.0. Turnover numbers also tilt in favor of the Pelicans, as they commit fewer turnovers at 11.6 per game, whereas the Cavaliers average 15.0 turnovers.

Key player statistical data reveals that Donovan Mitchell leads in points per game with 27.2 for the Cavaliers, while Brandon Ingram follows closely behind with 20.5 points per game for the Pelicans. In terms of assists, Darius Garland leads for Cleveland with an average of 7.0 assists per game, while Brandon Ingram contributes significantly in this department as well with an average of 5.4 assists per game. Rebounding is a key factor as well, with Jarrett Allen grabbing an impressive 10.8 rebounds per game for the Cavaliers and Jonas Valanciunas securing 8.4 rebounds on average for the Pelicans.

Sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at a -6.5 spread favoring New Orleans with a total set at 216.5 points. Both teams have solid win-loss records, with the Cavaliers standing at 38-22 and the Pelicans close behind at 36-25. When it comes to ATS records, Cleveland is at 30-26 while New Orleans boasts a record of 33-28, showcasing their ability to cover spreads more consistently. With such intriguing matchups on both ends of the court, subscribers can turn to BetQL to see how our model is picking this showdown between two competitive teams in the NBA.