Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 20th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Cavaliers will be led by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while the Pelicans will rely on Brandon Boston, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jamal Cain.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to reveal the best Pelicans vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 114-101.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Cavaliers picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: Pelicans +13.5 / Cavaliers -13.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +650 / Cavaliers -900
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 216.5 Points (-110/-105)
Pelicans +13.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 45%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Pelicans +13.5, presenting a favorable 3.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 216.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% probability of the 216.5-point total staying under.
Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +650 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -900 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 86% chance of prevailing.
Even though the Cavaliers are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +650 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 0.9%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Cavaliers
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 Pelicans vs. Cavaliers matchup.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 14 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Jamal Cain | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Javonte Green | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Antonio Reeves | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Javonte Green Over 5.5 Rebounds (+116)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green Over 5.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +116 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Javonte Green to record over 5.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 7.3% on the +116 odds offered by FanDuel.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 24 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 19 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Georges Niang | 14 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Ty Jerome | 14 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Assists (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Donovan Mitchell to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 14.4% on the +130 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.
Pelicans vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Yves Missi Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Yves Missi has recorded more than 6.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games (70% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 6.5 rebounds again at odds of -120 (55% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Evan Mobley has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 11 games (64%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +132 (43%), available at Bet365.
Brandon Ingram Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Brandon Ingram has recorded at least one blocks in 12 of his last 20 games (60%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +160 (38%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers to record over 4.5 assists, with a projection of 6 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pelicans +13.5 to cover.
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