Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 6th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, while the Cavaliers will rely on Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
We run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Cavaliers vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Cavaliers will likely defeat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 115-109.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Pelicans picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Cavaliers -6.5 / Pelicans +6.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -250 / Pelicans +220
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 225 Points (-110/-110)
Cavaliers -6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Cavaliers and Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Cavaliers -6.5 based on BetMGM's more favorable odds of -110.
Total Points Over 225 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will go over 225 points.
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -250 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +220 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 72% chance of prevailing.
Additionally, the Cavaliers present the best betting value, with the odds of -250 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Cavaliers vs. Pelicans matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Georges Niang | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Sam Merrill Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Sam Merrill to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.8% on the +140 odds offered by BetMGM.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Brandon Boston | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jose Alvarado | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Jordan Hawkins Under 23.5 Points Scored (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins Under 23.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Jordan Hawkins to score under 23.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 15 points, giving us an edge of 12.4% on the -110 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Cavaliers vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Brandon Ingram Over 0.5 Total Steals
Brandon Ingram has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -135 (57% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Total Assists
Evan Mobley has had more than 2.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 assists again at odds of -135 (57%), available at Bet365.
Darius Garland Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Darius Garland has had more than 2.5 rebounds in 16 of his last 23 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 2.5 rebounds again at odds of -120 (55%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jordan Hawkins of the Pelicans to record under 23.5 points scored, with an edge of 12.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Cavaliers -6.5 to cover.
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