Pelicans vs Cavaliers Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, Dec. 23

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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland, OH.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Pelicans vs Cavaliers Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 20-10 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 8-22 against the spread.

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Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Tuesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.

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Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+13.15 Units / 41% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 82 games (+11.70 Units / 13% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 24 games (+11.40 Units / 43% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 30 away games (+10.85 Units / 32% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 56 games (+9.05 Units / 14% ROI)

Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 79 games (+12.20 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 17 of their last 24 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 52 of their last 92 games (+8.00 Units / 8% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 games (+7.55 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.30 Units / 17% ROI)

New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 20-10 (+9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

• 8-22 against the Moneyline (-8.55 Units / -27.63% ROI)
• 18-12 against the Over for game total points (+4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
• 12-18 against the Under for game total points (-7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 8-22 (-16.2 Units / -49.09% ROI).

• 16-14 against the Moneyline (-19 Units / -18.41% ROI)
• 14-16 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI)
• 16-14 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 55 games (-37.50 Units / -18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 41 of their last 72 games (-34.15 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 88 games (-30.85 Units / -20% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 34 games (-24.55 Units / -42% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 21 of their last 62 games (-24.10 Units / -35% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-19.80 Units / -22% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 68 games (-19.75 Units / -27% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-18.75 Units / -20% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 69 games (-18.30 Units / -23% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the New Orleans Pelicans
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• Player Injuries for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• New Orleans Pelicans Offensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
• New Orleans Pelicans Defensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats

New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (268 steals/30 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (881 blocks/194 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans are 3-11 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (268 steals/30 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (881 blocks/194 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans are 3-11 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 steals per game (268 steals/30 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.5

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (881 blocks/194 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans are 3-11 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .470

The Pelicans are 1-13 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Pelicans were 28-7 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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