Pelicans vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 7, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Nov 5, 2024, 8:10AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the favoured Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Jordan Hawkins, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 72% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.10, Cavaliers $1.38
- Line: Pelicans +6.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $3.10 and the Cavaliers at $1.38.
The Pelicans are 6.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 225-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Cavaliers best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center on Thursday is the Cavaliers winning 115-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pelicans vs Cavaliers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 6 | 6 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Brandon Boston | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 2 | 7 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 17 | 11 | 2 |
| Georges Niang | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Cleveland game.
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Pelicans vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Cleveland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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