New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Odds – 11/20/2024

• Date: November 20, 2024
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Betting Odds

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Win Probabilities

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Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans, currently holding a 4-11 record, face an uphill challenge as they take on the surging Cleveland Cavaliers, who boast a 15-1 record. The game is set for Wednesday night at 7:30 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cavaliers' home court.

Both teams are coming into this matchup on the second night of back-to-back games, which could lead to fatigue impacting their performance. However, the Cavaliers have been dominant at home, riding an impressive eight-game winning streak in their own arena. In contrast, the Pelicans have struggled mightily on the road, having dropped their last six away games.

Recent performances underscore the disparity between these two teams. The Pelicans suffered a heavy defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, losing 132-91, while the Cavaliers narrowly fell to the Boston Celtics 120-117. Despite the Cavaliers' recent loss, their form has been strong, making them massive favorites in this encounter.

The betting odds reflect the gap between the two squads. The spread is set at Cavaliers -13.5, with Cleveland's moneyline at -850 and New Orleans at +610. These odds translate to an implied win probability of 86% for the Cavaliers and just 14% for the Pelicans.

For those interested in player prop bets, Donovan Mitchell's point total is attracting attention. Sharp bettors have shown interest in the under, as the line has moved from under 25.5 points (-110) to 24.5 (-125).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 100.99 vs Cleveland Cavaliers 122.93

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