Pelicans vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 14 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 14, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Mar 12, 2024, 10:58PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Cavaliers
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans-Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 69% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Cavaliers Match Centre
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.48, Cavaliers $3.00
- Line: Pelicans -5.5 ($1.97), Cavaliers +5.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 217.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.87
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.48 and the Cavaliers at $3.00.
The Pelicans are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.97 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 217.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The Over/Under total of 217.5 points is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.48 with Betfair (69% probability)
- Line: Cavaliers +5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Over 217.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center this Thursday has the Pelicans winning 111-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Cleveland on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Cavaliers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| Darius Garland | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 19 | 12 | 4 |
| Caris LeVert | 15 | 4 | 6 |
| Georges Niang | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Cleveland match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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